The physician orders misoprostol (Cytotec)for the female client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD).What is a priority for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this medication?

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Misoprostol can cause birth defects and should not be given to pregnant women. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to ask the client if she is pregnant before administering the medication.

The Physician Orders Misoprostol (Cytotec)for the Female Client with Peptic