Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A client at 6-weeks gestation presents to the office with a report of vaginal bleeding for the last 12 hours without cramping. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Checking serum human chorionic gonadotropin levels quantitatively confirms pregnancy viability and detects abnormalities like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, critical for evaluating bleeding. Verifying menstrual cycle estimates gestational age, not bleeding cause. Inquiring about intercourse provides context, not diagnosis. Urine tests confirm pregnancy but lack hCG├óÔé¼Ôäós precision.