A 26-year-old woman is admitted to the emergency department with abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding.When the patient learns that the results of a vaginal ultrasonogram confirm the presence of an ectopic pregnancy in the left fallopian tube,she begins to cry and says she has been trying to get pregnant for several years.In caring for the patient,what is the most important nursing intervention?

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Monitoring the patient's vital signs closely is crucial in this situation because an ectopic pregnancy can lead to life-threatening complications such as rupture and internal bleeding, requiring immediate medical attention.

A 26-Year-Old Woman Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Abdominal