In the final stage of a software development project, the project manager discovers that a critical piece of software does not meet the security requirements specified by the client. The deadline is in one week, and changing the software to meet these requirements will take at least two weeks. What is the best immediate action the project manager should take?

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Install the software as it currently is and address any security issues in a future update after the deadline has passed

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Cancel the project, as meeting the client's security requirements is not possible within the given timeframe

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Assign additional resources to work overtime in an attempt to meet the original deadline without informing the client

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Inform the client about the issue, request a deadline extension, and revise the project plan to include the necessary changes

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