The health care provider orders PGE2 for a woman to help evacuate the uterus following a spontaneous abortion. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Use clean technique to administer the drug.
B) Keep the gel cool until ready to use.
C) Maintain the client for 1/2 hour after administration.
D) Administer intramuscularly into the deltoid area.
C
Feedback:
When PGE2 is ordered, the gel should come to room temperature before administering it. Sterile technique should be used and the client should remain supine for 30 minutes after administration. RhoGAM is administered intramuscularly into the deltoid area.
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