Throughout the World the Rate of Ectopic Pregnancy Has Increased

question 3

Multiple Choice

Throughout the world the rate of ectopic pregnancy has increased dramatically over the past 20 years.This is believed to be due primarily to scarring of the fallopian tubes as a result of pelvic infection,inflammation,or surgery.The nurse who suspects that a patient has early signs of ectopic pregnancy should be observing her for symptoms such as (select all that apply)

• A) Pelvic pain
• B) Abdominal pain
• C) Unanticipated heavy bleeding
• D) Vaginal spotting or light bleeding
• E) Missed period

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