Multiple Choice
While examining a patient,the nurse observes abdominal pulsations between the xiphoid and umbilicus.The nurse would suspect that these are:
A) pulsations of the renal arteries.
B) pulsations of the inferior vena cava.
C) normal abdominal aortic pulsations.
D) increased peristalsis from a bowel obstruction.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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