Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
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Which diagnostic procedure does the nurse anticipate being ordered for the 27-year-old female client who is reporting irregular menses and complaining of lower left abdominal pain during menses?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A pelvic sonogram evaluates pelvic pathology (e.g., ovarian cysts, endometriosis) causing irregular menses and pain, the most likely test.