Melissa Is 32 Years Old and Single

Melissa is 32 years old and single. She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term, monogamous relationship. Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future. Despite using a reliable form of contraception, Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant. Melissa and her partner discuss the situation, and the decision is made to abort the pregnancy.
-Following the procedure,Melissa will be given home care instructions.Which one of the following is appropriate for Melissa?

A) Douche twice each day for one week to reduce risk of infection.
B) Return for a follow-up examination after four weeks if normal menstruation has not resumed.
C) Expect a fever of 100-101 degrees F for the first two or three days.
D) Report any abdominal cramping and/or backache to your physician.

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