Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and so the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that:
1. hCG can be detected as early as 2½ weeks after conception.
2. the level of hCG increases gradually and uniformly through pregnancy.
3. much lower than normal increases in the level of hCG may indicate a postdate pregnancy.
4. higher than normal levels of hCG may indicate ectopic pregnancy or Down syn-drome.
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1. Incorrect. hCG can be detected as early as 7 to 10 days after conception.
2. Incorrect. The level of hCG fluctuates during pregnancy: peaking, declining, stabilizing, then increasing again.
3. Incorrect. Abnormally slow increases may indicate impending miscarriage.
4. Correct. Higher levels also could be a sign of multiple gestation.
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