Clinical issues in post-abortion care

Nurse Pract. 2011 May;36(5):35-40. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000396475.68812.06.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the clinical issues in post-abortion care, including types of abortion procedures, expected post-abortion course, possible complications, and the components of the post-abortion visit. By providing follow-up care to their patients, NPs can increase continuity of care and promote successful contraceptive use.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced / methods*
  • Abortion, Induced / nursing*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Postoperative Complications* / nursing
  • Postoperative Complications* / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Complications* / therapy
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female