A patient complaining of shortness of breath has called 911. Her history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When assessing the patient, which of the following causes you to immediately prepare the patient for transport?
A. heart rate of 84 bpm
B. pulsating mass in the abdomen
C. Wheezing noted in the bases of both lungs
D. SpO2 at 94% despite supplemental O2
Answer: B