The client is at 6 weeks' gestation, and is spotting. The client had an ectopic pregnancy 1 year ago, so the nurse anticipates that the physician will order which intervention?
1. A urine pregnancy test
2. The client to be seen next week for a full examination
3. An antiserumpregnancy test
4. An ultrasound to be done
3
Explanation: 3. A β-Subunit radioimmunoassay (RIA) uses an antiserum with specificity for the β-subunit of hCG in blood plasma. This test may not only detect pregnancy but also detect an ectopic pregnancy or trophoblastic disease.
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