A woman who desires a second-trimester medical abortion has been educated about the procedure,side effects,and follow-up.What statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?

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Second-trimester medical abortions are associated with several side effects and may require multiple doses of prostaglandins to achieve the desired results.Side effects include headache,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,fever,chills,dizziness,and cramping.Because fever and chills are a possible expected side effect,the woman would not need to go to the emergency department.The other statements are correct and indicate good understanding.

A Woman Who Desires a Second-Trimester Medical Abortion Has Been