A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she has light vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. An ectopic pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound
Which statement indicates that the woman understands the explanation of an ectopic pregnancy?
a.
"The chorionic villi develop vesicles within the uterus."
b.
"The placenta develops in the lower part of the uterus."
c.
"The fetus dies in the uterus during the first half of the pregnancy."
d.
"The embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube."
ANS: D
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum is implanted outside of the uterine cavity.
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