During week 12 of pregnancy a patient experiences a miscarriage and is scheduled for dilatation and curettage. The patient had a previous miscarriage at five weeks and did not have the same procedure. What should the nurse explain regarding the purpose of
A) "This is the procedure ordered by the doctor."
B) "You have the option to refuse the surgery."
C) "At this stage of the pregnancy, this procedure is needed to adequately remove all the fetal tissue."
D) "Having the D&C will make it easier to get pregnant next time."
Ans: C
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