A woman has decided to have an elective abortion. What information can the nurse provide to make the experience less stressful and to better prepare her? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Average waiting time to be seen
B.
Cost and range of services provided
C.
How many patients the clinic sees
D.
How to access social services
E.
Potential for protesters to be present
ANS: A, B, E
When a woman decides to seek an abortion, an important role for the nurse is to establish a relationship with the patient and to provide information about the services offered at abortion providers. Some of this information includes what methods the provider uses, the cost, the average wait time, languages spoken, the potential for protesters to be present, and the general quality of the care provided.
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