What is the priority nursing intervention for the client who has had an incomplete abortion?
a. Methylergonovine (Methergine), 0.2 mg IM
b. Preoperative teaching for surgery
c. Insertion of IV line for fluid replacement
d. Positioning of client in left side-lying position
ANS: C
Initial treatment of an incomplete abortion should be focused on stabilizing the client's cardiovascular state. Methylergonovine would be administered after surgical treatment, preoperative teaching is not a priority until the client is stabilized, and the left side-lying position provides no benefit to the client in this situation.
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