The nurse is admitting a client with increasing abdominal pain who is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. The client begins to cry and asks the nurse to leave her alone to grieve. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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Because the client is at risk for rupture of the fallopian tube and hemorrhage, frequent monitoring of vital signs is needed. The client has asked to be left alone, so staying with her and encouraging her to discuss her feelings are inappropriate actions. Minimizing contact with her and closing the door of the room is unsafe because of the risk for hemorrhage. Since the client has requested time to grieve, it would be inappropriate to provide teaching about options for pregnancy termination.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Increasing Abdominal Pain