A 20-year-old female presents with severe lower abdominal pain. She does not believe that she is pregnant, but states that her breasts have been unusually tender and that she has been nauseated. What is the pathophysiology of this patient's suspected condition?
A) A fertilized ovum is implanted somewhere other than the uterus.
B) The placenta has prematurely detached from the uterine wall.
C) The normal flow of bile from the liver has been interrupted.
D) High levels of estrogen are affecting the gastrointestinal system.
Answer: A) A fertilized ovum is implanted somewhere other than the uterus.
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A) Body mass index C) Desirable weight chart B) Basal metabolic rate D) Kilogram/meter calculations
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How should the nurse respond to this concern? 1. Tell the client that medical personnel have seen so many people's bodies that they don't even notice any longer. 2. Make a note in the client's chart that she is particularly modest. 3. Explain to the client that in order to perform the study, her body must be exposed. 4. Ask the cath lab charge nurse to come to the client's room to talk with her about the concerns.