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