Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Case Study
JAbby,
As a PACU nurse, I usually care for freshly post-op AAA patients. Abdominal aortic aneurysms is a compelling diagnosis to me. I have been able to interview patients with this diagnosis, and some of them describe most of the symptoms stated in your post. However, many others described being asymptomatic and reported discovering their diagnosis during a routine physical examination, which it is a concern, taking into consideration the life-threatening risks associated with this ailment.
Costochondritis is a less common ailment, but its symptoms may resemble those of a cardiac chest pain. In this case, the health interview is crucial to achieving an adequate diagnosis and ensures the patient that there is o cardiac problem, this help
decreases their anxiety and any other concerns. Excellent post!
As a PACU nurse, I usually care for freshly post-op AAA patients. Abdominal aortic aneurysms is a compelling diagnosis to me. I have been able to interview patients with this diagnosis, and some of them describe most of the symptoms stated in your post. However, many others described being asymptomatic and reported discovering their diagnosis during a routine physical examination, which it is a concern, taking into consideration the life-threatening risks associated with this ailment.
Costochondritis is a less common ailment, but its symptoms may resemble those of a cardiac chest pain. In this case, the health interview is crucial to achieving an adequate diagnosis and ensures the patient that there is o cardiac problem, this help
decreases their anxiety and any other concerns. Excellent post!