The nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted to rule out ectopic pregnancy. Which orders are the most important for the nurse to perform? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Assess the client's temperature.
2. Document the time of the client's last meal.
3. Obtain urine for urinalysis and culture.
4. Report complaints of dizziness or weakness.
5. Have the lab draw blood for B-hCG level every 48 hours.
4, 5
Explanation: 4. Reporting complaints of dizziness and weakness is important, as it can indicate hypovolemia from internal bleeding.
5. Having the lab draw blood for B-hCG levels every 48 hours is important, as the level rises much more slowly in ectopic pregnancy than in normal pregnancy.
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