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The client is admitted with a diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease. Which symptom is most characteristic?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Elevated hCG levels are the most characteristic symptom of gestational trophoblastic disease reflecting abnormal trophoblastic proliferation. Fetal heart tones are absent uterine size is larger and fever is not typical.