A client scheduled for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm reports increased abdominal pain accompanied by new onset of intense back and flank pain. The priority action by the nurse would be to
a. administer a prescribed analgesic.
b. notify the physician immediately.
c. reassess the client in another 5 minutes.
d. take another set of vital signs.
B
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm presents with a triad of manifestations, including abdomin-al pain combined with intense back and flank pain and possible scrotal pain, a pulsating abdo-minal mass or a rigid abdomen from the hemorrhage, and shock. Surgery is the only intervention for clients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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