A patient with a history of a 4-cm fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)is admitted to the emergency department with severe back pain and bilateral flank ecchymosis.His vital signs are blood pressure (BP)90/58 mm Hg,pulse 138 beats/min,and respiration 34 breaths/min.The nurse plans interventions for the patient based on the expectation that which of the following treatments will be included?

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The patient's symptoms indicate a possible rupture or impending rupture of the AAA, which is a life-threatening emergency. Immediate surgery is needed to repair or replace the aneurysm and prevent further complications. An angiogram or diagnostic tests may be done as part of the preoperative workup, but prompt surgical intervention is the priority in this case. Fluid replacement and stabilization of vital signs are also important, but these interventions alone will not address the underlying problem of the AAA. Therefore, choice A is the most appropriate option.

A Patient with a History of a 4-Cm Fusiform Abdominal