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jho37

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A patient was admitted following a spontaneous abortion. When attempting to console the patient, the nurse tells her the percentage of first trimester pregnancies that abort is:
 
  a. 5.
  b. 10.
  c. 15.
  d. 20.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the hospital with signs of an ectopic pregnancy. The nurse modifies the care plan to include:
 
  a. long-term bed rest.
  b. episodes of extreme hypertension.
  c. surgery to remove the embryo/fetus.
  d. risk for dehydration.


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SAUXC

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
It is estimated that 10 to 15 of first-trimester pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion.

Answer to Question 2

C
An ectopic implantation occurs somewhere outside the uterus and either resolves itself in a spontaneous abortion or requires surgical intervention.


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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