A 25-year-old woman has an induced abortion with suction curettage at an ambulatory surgical center. Which instructions will the nurse include when discharging the patient?
a. "Heavy vaginal bleeding is expected for about 2 weeks."
b. "You should abstain from sexual intercourse for 2 weeks."
c. "Contraceptives should be avoided until your reexamination."
d. "Irregular menstrual periods are expected for the next few months."
ANS: B
Because infection is a possible complication of this procedure, the patient is advised to avoid intercourse until the reexamination in 2 weeks. Patients may be started on contraceptives on the day of the procedure. The patient should call the doctor if heavy vaginal bleeding occurs. No change in the regularity of the menstrual periods is expected.
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