The Client with an IUD Has a Positive Pregnancy Test

question 25

Multiple Choice

The client with an IUD has a positive pregnancy test. When planning care, the nurse will base decisions on which anticipated action?

• A) A therapeutic abortion will need to be scheduled because fetal damage is inevitable.
• B) Hormonal analyses will be done to determine the underlying cause of the false-positive test result.
• C) The IUD will need to be removed to avoid complications such as miscarriage or infection.
• D) The IUD will need to remain in place to avoid injuring the fetus.