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Medical ManagementMedical or surgical treatment depends on the type of aneurysm. For a rupture aneurysm, prognosis is poor and surgery is performed immediately. When surgery can be delayed, medical measures include:
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Nursing Care PlanWhat assessment should a nurse perform on a patient after the repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?Nursing Management
Check by palpation for a pulsating mass in the abdomen, at or above the umbilicus. Auscultate for a bruit over the abdominal aorta. Determine if there is tenderness on palpation (do not palpate too deep as there is a risk of rupture). Ask if the patient has abdominal or lower back pain.
Which of the following is most important to monitor in the client after surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm?The patient should be monitored in the surgical intensive care unit for hemodynamic stability, bleeding, urine output, and peripheral pulses.
What discharge teaching should be included for this patient after the AAA repair?What to Expect at Home. Do not lift anything heavier than 10 to 15 pounds (5 to 7 kg) until you see your health care provider.. Avoid all strenuous activity, including heavy exercising, weightlifting, and other activities that make you breathe hard or strain.. Short walks and using stairs are OK.. Light housework is OK.. Which is the most common complication after an abdominal aortic aneurysm resection?The most common complications associated with resection of aneurysms of the thoracic and abdominal aorta are: hemorrhage, acute renal failure, ischemic colitis, distal emboli, graft thrombosis, infection, pseudoaneurysm formation, aorto-caval and aorto-enteric fistulae, neurologic deficits, ureteral obstruction, sexual ...
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