A 25-year-old client has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy (ectopic pregnancy). Which of the following are factors that predispose a woman to this type of pregnancy? Select all answers that apply
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) History of abortions
C) IUD use
D) Pelvic infections
E) Endocrine imbalances
F) Maternal tobacco use
C, D, E
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Factors predisposing to ectopic pregnancy are tubal occlusion, an intrauterine contraceptive device, tumors, pelvic infections, endocrine imbalances, and abnormal tubal development.
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