Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
On arrival at the emergency department, a client tells the nurse that she suspects that she may be pregnant but has been having a small amount of bleeding and has severe pain in the lower abdomen. The client's blood pressure is 70/50 mm Hg and her pulse rate is 120 bpm. The nurse notifies the physician immediately because of the possibility of:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Severe pain and hypotension suggest ectopic pregnancy.