A patient in the emergency department has a positive serum hCG. What can the nurse surmise about this patient?
A.
Lactating
B.
Menopausal
C.
Menstruating
D.
Pregnant
ANS: D
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is measured to diagnose pregnancy; it does not signify any of the other conditions.
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