A Patient Is Scheduled for an Induced Abortion Using Instillation

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for an induced abortion using instillation of hypertonic saline solution. Which information will the nurse plan to discuss with the patient before the procedure?

• A)The patient will require a general anesthetic.
• B)The expulsion of the fetus may take 1 to 2 days.
• C)There is a possibility that the patient may deliver a live fetus.
• D)The procedure may be unsuccessful in terminating the pregnancy.

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