A Patient Is Diagnosed with Rupture of an Aortic Aneurysm

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with rupture of an aortic aneurysm and surgery is imminent.What interventions would the nurse anticipate prior to surgery? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Starting intravenous lines for fluid resuscitation
• B)Administration of blood
• C)Administration of IV narcotic for pain
• D)Preparation for endotracheal intubation
• E)Administration of anticoagulants to prevent clots in the prosthesis

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