Question

A client has been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and treatment options are being considered. In which cases would the nurse recognize methotrexate as an appropriate treatment option? Select all that apply. Residual tissue remains after laparoscopic treatment. The ovum has been implanted in a cornu of the uterus. Client is immunocompromised with high infection risk. A tubal rupture has occurred, making surgery unsafe. The diagnosis was made very early in the pregnancy.

Name: a client has been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and treatment options are being considered in which cases would the nurse recognize methotrexate as an appropriate treatment option select 24047
Uploaded: 2022-12-06T06:29:32-08:00
Duration: 2 min 35 s
Channel: Sri K
Description: a client has been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and treatment options are being considered in which cases would the nurse recognize methotrexate as an appropriate treatment option select 24047

          A client has been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and treatment options are being considered. In which cases would the nurse recognize methotrexate as an appropriate treatment option? Select all that apply.
Residual tissue remains after laparoscopic treatment.
The ovum has been implanted in a cornu of the uterus.
Client is immunocompromised with high infection risk.
A tubal rupture has occurred, making surgery unsafe.
The diagnosis was made very early in the pregnancy.

Added by Joaquin S.

Instant Answer

Solved by Expert Sri K

12/06/2022

Step 1

Methotrexate is a medical treatment used to dissolve the ectopic pregnancy tissue without surgery. It is most appropriate when the ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed early, the patient is hemodynamically stable, and there is no evidence of tubal rupture. Show more…

Show all steps

Thanks for your feedback!

A client has been diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and treatment options are being considered. In which cases would the nurse recognize methotrexate as an appropriate treatment option? Select all that apply. Residual tissue remains after laparoscopic treatment. The ovum has been implanted in a cornu of the uterus. Client is immunocompromised with high infection risk. A tubal rupture has occurred, making surgery unsafe. The diagnosis was made very early in the pregnancy.