Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
Which findings are indicative of ectopic pregnancy? Select all that apply.
No explanation
No explanation
The presence of fetal heart sounds (choice C) is not indicative of ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo implants outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube. Fetal heart sounds are usually not detectable in an ectopic pregnancy, as the embryo cannot develop normally in this location.
No explanation
Normal serum beta-hCG levels (choice E) are not indicative of ectopic pregnancy. Beta-hCG levels may still rise in an ectopic pregnancy, but they tend to increase at a slower rate compared to a normal intrauterine pregnancy. However, normal beta-hCG levels alone are not sufficient to diagnose ectopic pregnancy. To summarize, ectopic pregnancy is associated with severe abdominal pain (choice A), vaginal bleeding (choice B), and adnexal tenderness (choice D). These findings, along with other clinical and diagnostic criteria, can help healthcare providers identify and manage ectopic pregnancies.
Choice C rationale:
The presence of fetal heart sounds (choice C) is not indicative of ectopic pregnancy.
In an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo implants outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube.
Fetal heart sounds are usually not detectable in an ectopic pregnancy, as the embryo cannot develop normally in this location.
Choice E rationale:
Normal serum beta-hCG levels (choice E) are not indicative of ectopic pregnancy.
Beta-hCG levels may still rise in an ectopic pregnancy, but they tend to increase at a slower rate compared to a normal intrauterine pregnancy.
However, normal beta-hCG levels alone are not sufficient to diagnose ectopic pregnancy.
To summarize, ectopic pregnancy is associated with severe abdominal pain (choice A), vaginal bleeding (choice B), and adnexal tenderness (choice D).
These findings, along with other clinical and diagnostic criteria, can help healthcare providers identify and manage ectopic pregnancies.