The nurse is preparing to care for a client who is being admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. The nurse develops a plan of care for the client and determines that which of the following is the priority nursing action?

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Monitoring the apical pulse is crucial because an ectopic pregnancy can lead to internal bleeding, which may cause changes in heart rate and indicate shock.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Care for a Client Who