A client with a known aortic dissection is in the process of being transferred to the operating theatre from the intensive care unit (ICU). Which of the following nursing interventions is of the highest priority at this time?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A client with a known aortic dissection is in the process of being transferred to the operating theatre from the intensive care unit (ICU). Which of the following nursing interventions is of the  highest priority  at this time? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Maintain a sodium nitroprusside infusion to control the client's hypertension

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Provide support and comfort to the client until they are transferred to the surgical suite

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Monitor the client for pain and provide analgesia as ordered

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Ensure the client's family members are aware of the severity of the situation

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