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Title: A woman had an elective surgical abortion 7 weeks ago and calls the clinic to ask when her menstrual ... Post by: jackryan123 on Feb 6, 2018 A woman had an elective surgical abortion 7 weeks ago and calls the clinic to ask when her menstrual periods should return. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. I will ask the physician to prescribe misoprostol (Cytotec). B. It usually takes 1 to 3 months for your menstrual periods to return. C. Please come in to the clinic today for a checkup. D. You should be seen in the emergency department. Title: A woman had an elective surgical abortion 7 weeks ago and calls the clinic to ask when her menstrual ... Post by: oliviabowling on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: C
Short-term complications from surgical abortions include fever, abdominal pain, prolonged or heavy bleeding with large clots, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and no menstrual period within 6 weeks. The woman should be advised to come in for a checkup. Cytotec is used to help dilate the cervix and is inappropriate here. The woman does not need to go to the emergency department. |