What is the nurse's priority action for a client vomiting blood and hypotensive?

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D. maintain NPO status, support circulation, and notify the provider/rapid response — GI bleeding with hypotension suggests hemodynamic instability. The client should remain NPO and receive urgent evaluation and support.

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A. offer crackers to settle the stomach

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B. place the client in Trendelenburg and encourage coughing

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C. administer a laxative to reduce abdominal pressure