Question

The client in early pregnancy comes to the ER with pain in her right pelvic area. the tentative diagnosis is ectopic pregnancy. for which additional s/s of ectopic pregnancy should the nurse assess this client?

a. excessive n/v
b. referred shoulder pain
c. breast tenderness and amenorrhea
4. elevated BP and proteinuria

Answer 1

When assessing a client for ectopic pregnancy, the nurse should look for signs such as referred shoulder pain, excessive nausea/vomiting, and breast tenderness and amenorrhea.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ectopic pregnancy is a condition where the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube. When assessing a client with a tentative diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, the nurse should look for additional signs and symptoms such as:

• Referred shoulder pain: This occurs due to irritation of the diaphragm from blood pooling in the abdomen.
• Excessive n/v (nausea/vomiting): This can result from the increased levels of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in the body.
• Breast tenderness and amenorrhea: These are common signs of pregnancy, but can also be present in ectopic pregnancy.