An 18-yr-old female patient who has been admitted to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash is scheduled for chest and abdominal x-rays. Which information may alter the plans for the x-rays?

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Positive hCG testing indicates that the patient is pregnant and that abdominal x-rays should be avoided if possible. The other information is also important to report promptly,but it will not affect whether the x-rays should be done.

An 18-Yr-Old Female Patient Who Has Been Admitted to the Emergency