A young adult female decides to end a pregnancy through the use of a surgical technique. Which types of techniques should the nurse teach the patient as being available to her? (Select all that apply.)
A) Prostaglandins
B) Menstrual aspiration
C) Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
D) Dilatation and evacuation (D&E)
E) Intra-amniotic hyperosmotic fluid infusion
Ans: B, C, D
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