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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E is incorrect because in the case of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, administering anticoagulants would be contraindicated due to the risk of worsening bleeding. The correct interventions prior to surgery for a ruptured aortic aneurysm include starting IV lines for fluid resuscitation (A), administering blood to replace lost volume (B), providing IV narcotics for pain management (C), and preparing for endotracheal intubation to secure the airway during surgery (D).

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Rupture of an Aortic Aneurysm