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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse finds a woman crying after she has undergone a dilation and evacuation (D&E) for a missed abortion. What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

a. There is usually something wrong with the fetus when this happens early in pregnancy.
b. Now there. You can try to conceive on your next cycle.
c. I'm here if you need to talk.
d. You are young and strong. I know you can have a healthy pregnancy.

Question 2

A woman is 9 weeks pregnant and experiencing heavy bleeding and cramping. She reports passing some tissue. Cervical dilation is noted on examination. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

a. Inevitable abortion
b. Incomplete abortion
c. Complete abortion
d. Missed abortion

chereeb · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
An effective technique when communicating with a woman experiencing pregnancy loss is to say, I'm here if you need to talk. The nurse listens and acknowledges the woman's grief.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Signs and symptoms of an incomplete abortion are similar to those of an inevitable abortion, but some tissue is passed.