A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on which of the following?
a. Hemorrhage is the major concern.
b. She will be unable to conceive in the future.
c. Bed rest and analgesics are the recommended treatment.
d. A D&C will be performed to remove the products of conception.
ANS: A
Severe bleeding occurs if the fallopian tube ruptures. If the tube must be removed, her fertility will decrease but she will not be infertile. The recommended treatment is to remove the pregnancy before hemorrhaging. A D&C is done on the inside of the uterine cavity. The ectopic is located within the tubes.
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