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P68T · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which statement is the most complete and accurate description of medical abortions?

a. They are performed only for maternal health.
b. They can be achieved through surgical procedures or with drugs.
c. They are mostly performed in the second trimester.
d. They can be either elective or therapeutic.

Question 2

A client with PIH in labor begins complaining of abdominal pain. The nurse suspects placental abruption. The most essential observations by the nurse following this statement include

a. blood pressure and FHT
b. blood pressure and pulse
c. fetal heart monitor and uterine activity tracings
d. urine output and magnesium level

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Medical abortions can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
B Medical abortions are performed through the use of medications rather than sur-gical procedures.
C Medical abortions are usually done in the first trimester.
D Medical abortions are performed through the use of medications rather than sur-gical procedures. They are mostly done in the first trimester, and they can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).

Answer to Question 2

C
Due to the increased risk of maternal and fetal death with abruptio placentae, monitoring fetal heart tones and uterine activity are the priority interventions. Blood pressure and FHT are important observations, but these are not the most critical. While urine output will decrease with hemorrhage associated with abruptio placentae, it is not the most critical observation. The magnesium level is not a factor in this question.