A Client Is Scheduled to Receive Mifepristone (Mifeprex)to End a Pregnancy

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Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled to receive mifepristone (Mifeprex) to end a pregnancy and asks the nurse how the medication works.What should the nurse respond?
Select all that apply.

• A)It blocks progesterone,which is needed to maintain the pregnancy."
• B)It sensitizes the uterus to the effects of prostaglandins."
• C)It causes a large amount of prostaglandin to be released and start uterine contractions."
• D)It blocks ovulation from occurring."
• E)It increases the amount of estrogen in your body."

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