A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. For what should the nurse anticipate preparing the patient?

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An ectopic pregnancy is one in which implantation occurred outside the uterine cavity, usually within the fallopian tube. As the embryo grows, the fallopian tube can rupture. The therapy for ruptured ectopic pregnancy is laparoscopy to ligate the bleeding vessels and to remove or repair the damaged fallopian tube. There is no reason to begin uterine monitoring. The patient does not need to be on bed rest for 4 weeks. A tocolytic is not needed because the patient is not in labor.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy