A young woman in a community clinic thinks she may be pregnant because she has missed one menstrual period, but the home pregnancy test was negative. She asks the nurse whether home pregnancy tests are accurate. The nurse's best response is:
A. "Home pregnancy tests are 100% accurate. You are not pregnant."
B. "The tests are sometimes wrong. Wait a week and repeat the test if your period has not started."
C. "These tests are not accurate until you are at least 3 months pregnant. Wait 2 more months and repeat the test."
D. "You must see a doctor right away in case you are pregnant and want to terminate the pregnancy."
B
A negative result may be inaccurate. If there is still reason to suspect pregnancy (e.g., no menstrual period, nausea) in a week, the test should be repeated.
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