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Misoprostol: Nursing Responsibilities by Alexandrea May is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analog used to reduce NSAID-induced gastric ulcers and for medical abortions. It works by replacing protective prostaglandins and inducing uterine contractions. Common side effects include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Nurses must ensure patients are not pregnant, counsel them on the abortifacient effects, and monitor for bleeding and cramping if used for medical abortion. The drug should be taken with food and as prescribed.
- Author
- Alexandrea May
- Language
- EN