A59-year-old male presents with sudden-onset severe lower back pain. he is conscious and alert, but very restless and diaphoretic. your assessment reveals a pulsating mass to the left of his umbilicus. you should: select one: a. vigorously palpate the abdomen to establish pain severity. b. place the patient in a sitting position and transport at once. c. request a paramedic unit to give the patient pain medication. d. administer oxygen and prepare for immediate transport.

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening