Ectopic Pregnancy for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

A nurse is educating clients on the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms should be included in the education? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who will undergo medical management for an ectopic pregnancy. Which treatment would the nurse anticipate?

A 31-year-old client is brought in to the emergency room after suffering an ectopic pregnancy. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows to look for which signs or symptoms in this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client post-op for removal of an ectopic pregnancy. The client has A- blood type and reports receiving Rhogam with her last pregnancy. She asks if she needs to receive it again. What is the best response by the nurse?

A female client presents to the emergency room with severe right sided abdominal pain and right shoulder pain. The urine pregnancy test is positive. What is the best next action by the nurse?

A client who just learned she has an ectopic pregnancy in her fallopian tube wants to know if she can continue with the pregnancy. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is working in an OB outpatient client. A client who is 10 weeks pregnant presents with abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and vaginal bleeding. The nurse promptly notifies the provider of these symptoms because it could be a medical emergency. Which condition does the nurse suspect?