Women who desire future fertility and who have an unruptured ectopic pregnancy less than 4 centimeters in size are candidates for which of these procedures?
a. methotrexate therapy
b. salpingostomy
c. laparotomy and salpingectomy
d. vacuum extraction of the products of conception
B
The procedure of choice is salpingostomy when future fertility is desired.
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1. discontinue the IV. 2. notify the charge nurse. 3. administer heparin. 4. raise the patient's head.
A severely burned patient and their care may affect the whole family. Which of the following nursing interventions can help provide support to the client and family during the recover period?
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The nurse plans care for the elderly client receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. The best outcome related to side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is that the client will:
1. Refrain from taking other medications. 2. Report any mood changes. 3. Avoid the use of caffeine. 4. Report any bleeding or bruising.