An Rh-negative patient of 6 weeks gestation is scheduled for a medically induced termination. Which outcomes should the nurse identify as appropriate for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Attended contraceptive counseling
B) Received Rho (D) immune globulin
C) Scheduled postprocedure sonogram
D) Avoided strenuous activity for 3 weeks
E) Experienced menstrual cycle in 2 months
A, B, C
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A medically induced termination should be performed within 63 days of gestation. Once the termination medication has been provided, the patient should receive Rho (D) immune globulin, schedule a postprocedure sonogram, and attend contraceptive counseling. The patient should avoid strenuous activity for 3 days and have a return of a menstrual cycle within 2 to 4 weeks.
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