Which of the following findings on the bimanual exam of a female patient in early pregnancy requires further investigation?
A. Unilateral adnexal tenderness
B. Bluish colored cervix
C. Varicose veins of vaginal walls
D. None of the above
ANS: A
On bimanual examination, significant unilateral adnexal pain or tenderness in an early pregnant female can indicate ectopic pregnancy.
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