Celeste Lettieri
Ectopic Pregnancy 7, 1, 27
abnormal implantation of a -no way to prevent disease
Ectopic Pregnancy
fertilized ovum outside of -limit number of sexual partners
the uterine cavity such as a and use a condom during sex
fallopian tube
-scant, dark red, or brown vaginal -there is no way to
any factors that compromises prevent a pregnancy
spitting 6 to 8 weeks after normal
tubal patency; STIs, tubal menses -avoid exercise and
surgery, IUD -unilateral stabbing pain and strenuous activity after
tenderness surgery
-serum levels of progesterone -trans vaginal ultrasound
and hCG shows an empty uterus
-ruptured fallopian
tube
-replace fluids -if taking methotrexate,
-methotrexate -life-threatening
-provide education avoid vitamins with
-prepare bleeding
-administer meds folic acid
client for -protection against sun
-obtain labs
surgery exposure
-referrals for support
groups
-emotional care and
support
Ectopic Pregnancy 7, 1, 27
abnormal implantation of a -no way to prevent disease
Ectopic Pregnancy
fertilized ovum outside of -limit number of sexual partners
the uterine cavity such as a and use a condom during sex
fallopian tube
-scant, dark red, or brown vaginal -there is no way to
any factors that compromises prevent a pregnancy
spitting 6 to 8 weeks after normal
tubal patency; STIs, tubal menses -avoid exercise and
surgery, IUD -unilateral stabbing pain and strenuous activity after
tenderness surgery
-serum levels of progesterone -trans vaginal ultrasound
and hCG shows an empty uterus
-ruptured fallopian
tube
-replace fluids -if taking methotrexate,
-methotrexate -life-threatening
-provide education avoid vitamins with
-prepare bleeding
-administer meds folic acid
client for -protection against sun
-obtain labs
surgery exposure
-referrals for support
groups
-emotional care and
support
