A patient is admitted to the hospital with signs of an ectopic pregnancy. What should the plan of care include for the patient?
a. Long-term bed rest
b. Episodes of extreme hypertension
c. Surgery to remove the embryo/fetus
d. Treatment for dehydration
ANS: C
An ectopic implantation occurs somewhere outside the uterus and either resolves itself in a spontaneous abortion or requires surgical intervention.
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