A patient who is currently 12 weeks pregnant is seeking information on pregnancy termination. The nurse is teaching the patient about the risks involved if she were to take the medication mifepristone
Which adverse signs would the patient need to know and report immediately to a physician? 1. Fatigue, lack of appetite, and inability to concentrate
2. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain
3. Increase in heart rate, inability to sit still, and lack of appetite
4. Headache, fatigue, and hunger
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Rationale 1: These symptoms are not of concern.
Rationale 2: These are the symptoms that must be reported immediately to the physician.
Rationale 3: These symptoms are not of concern.
Rationale 4: These symproms are not of concern.
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