A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).The nurse should recognize that this finding is associated with which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Ectopic pregnancy
B)Pregnancy
C)Intrauterine fetal demise
D)Choriocarcinoma
E)Spontaneous abortion

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Increased levels of HCG are associated with pregnancy and choriocarcinoma. Ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine fetal demise, and spontaneous abortion may also have increased levels of HCG, but these are not unique to these conditions, so these choices are not the best answer.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Human