Ectopic pregnancy: risk factors, diagnostic procedures and treatment
Anne McQueen Honorary lecturer, Nursing studies, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh
This article provides an overview of ectopic pregnancy and describes the risk factors, diagnostic procedures and treatment options. In addition, the nurse’s role in caring for and supporting women experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is discussed.
Nursing Standard.
25, 37, 49-56.
doi: 10.7748/ns2011.05.25.37.49.c8521
Correspondence
A.McQueen@ed.ac.uk
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