A client with a known abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) sudden…

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A client with а knоwn аbdоminаl aоrtic aneurysm (AAA) suddenly reports severe back and flank pain accompanied by nausea and a firm, pulsatile abdominal mass. The nurse reviews the client’s recent vital‑sign trends shown below. AAA vitals.PNG Which action should the nurse take first?

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