A Patient Has an Induced Abortion with Suction Curettage at an Ambulatory

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient has an induced abortion with suction curettage at an ambulatory surgical center. Which instructions will the nurse include when discharging the patient?

• A)"Avoid contraceptives until your reexamination."
• B)"Heavy vaginal bleeding is expected for 2 weeks."
• C)"Abstain from sexual intercourse for the next 2 weeks."
• D)"Irregular menstrual periods are expected for a few months."

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