The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Was Just

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who was just admitted to rule out ectopic pregnancy. Which orders are the most important for the nurse to perform?

• A) Assess the patient's temperature.
• B) Document the time of the patient's last meal.
• C) Obtain urine for urinalysis and culture.
• D) Report complaints of dizziness or weakness.
• E) Have lab draw blood for B-hCG level every 48 hours.

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