A patient is admitted for resection of abdominal aortic aneurysm. While waiting for the surgery, the patient suddenly develops symptoms of shock. The nurse should:

Name: A patient is admitted for resection of abdominal aortic aneurysm. While waiting for the surgery, the patient suddenly develops symptoms of shock. The nurse should:
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The nurse should notify the physician. Immediate surgical intervention to clamp the aorta is necessary for survival; the aneurysm has ruptured.

A Patient Is Admitted for Resection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm