Your patient is a 26-year-old female with a history of ectopic pregnancies.She has called 911 for extreme abdominal pain and she is concerned that she has another ectopic pregnancy.Her vital signs are pulse 118,respirations 20,and blood pressure 100/76.Which of the following is true regarding ectopic pregnancies?

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Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are not designed to accommodate a growing fetus, which can lead to severe abdominal pain and other complications. Option B is incorrect because in a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall. Option C is also incorrect, as ectopic pregnancies are typically diagnosed and treated prior to the second trimester. Option D is incorrect because ectopic pregnancies often cause abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, but the bleeding is usually not painless and is often dark or brown in color.

Your Patient Is a 26-Year-Old Female with a History of Ectopic