A nurse is conducting a health promotion seminar on aneurysm prevention. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend to the attendees?

A) Incorrect - Deep breathing exercises are not appropriate for sudden, severe, tearing chest pain in a client with a known TAA. This type of pain may indicate aortic dissection, a medical emergency.

B) Incorrect - Taking an over-the-counter painkiller may temporarily relieve the pain, but it will not address the underlying issue. The priority action is to seek medical attention immediately.

C) Incorrect - Lying down and resting is not appropriate for sudden, severe, tearing chest pain associated with a TAA. This type of pain requires urgent evaluation by healthcare professionals.

D) Correct - Seeking immediate medical attention is crucial for a client experiencing sudden, severe, tearing chest pain associated with a TAA. This presentation may indicate aortic dissection, a life-threatening complication.

A) Incorrect - Angiography is a diagnostic test used to visualize blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium. While it can assess blood flow, it is not the most common test for PVD.

B) Incorrect - An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to assess the electrical activity of the heart and is not specific to PVD or lower extremity blood flow.

C) Correct - The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the most commonly used test to assess blood flow in the lower extremities for PVD. It compares blood pressure measurements at the ankle and arm to determine peripheral artery occlusive disease.

D) Incorrect - A lumbar puncture is not used to assess blood flow in the lower extremities. It is a procedure for obtaining cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes in certain neurological conditions.