While Doing the Admission Assessment for a Thin 72-Year-Old Patient

Multiple Choice

While doing the admission assessment for a thin 72-year-old patient, the nurse observes pulsation of the abdominal aorta in the epigastric area. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Notify the hospital rapid response team.
B) Instruct the patient to remain on bed rest.
C) Teach the patient about aortic aneurysms.
D) Document the finding in the patient chart.