A Client Will Be Having a Second-Trimester Abortion Using Misoprostol

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client will be having a second-trimester abortion using misoprostol (Cytotec) and methotrexate.Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the side effects to be expected with these medications?

• A)"I know that this medication will most likely cause me to have bleeding when I urinate."
• B)"I will probably run a fever for a few hours after I take these medications."
• C)"These medications will cause me to have tingling and weakness in my legs."
• D)"I might experience chest pain with these medications."

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