A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with a suspected diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. How should the nurse explain this condition to the patient?

An ectopic pregnancy does not need major treatment and can be delivered vaginally."

"An ectopic pregnancy involves a fertilized ovum outside the uterus that cannot be transferred to the uterus."

"An ectopic pregnancy involves a cancerous fertilized ovum in either fallopian tube."

"An ectopic pregnancy involves a fertilized ovum in the vagina