A newly pregnant patient is being assessed in an obstetric clinic. The patient states that she has been experiencing intense abdominal pain and the nurse anticipates that the patient will be assessed for ectopic pregnancy. In addition to ultrasonography, what diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate?

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If an ectopic pregnancy is suspected, the patient is assessed using ultrasound and hCG testing. CT and xrays are contraindicated during pregnancy and estrogen and progesterone levels are not diagnostic of ectopic pregnancy.

A Newly Pregnant Patient Is Being Assessed in an Obstetric