Ectopic Pregnancy

In this lesson we will start with what Ectopic Pregnancy is, causes and risk factors, and the signs and symptoms. Then we will explore nursing assessments and the priority nursing interventions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe ectopic pregnancy as compared to typical pregnancy, and the risk of complications from Ectopic Pregnancy.
2. Describe 2-3 risk factors for Ectopic Pregnancy.
3. Identify 2-3 signs and symptoms and related assessments, and 2-3 common interventions for Ectopic Pregnancy.