A client is surprised to learn of being pregnant because the home pregnancy test was negative when it was used a month ago.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Home pregnancy tests are unreliable and should not be used without an ultrasound afterward to confirm pregnancy."
B) "Home pregnancy tests can provide a false negative and should be repeated in a week if your period has not yet started."
C) "Home pregnancy tests are unreliable and should not be used without a blood sample being drawn afterward."
D) "Home pregnancy tests lose their effectiveness after 6 months, and your kit was probably old."

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A) False-negative results with home pregnancy tests are high, and so follow up is indicated if symptoms of pregnancy occur. If the results are negative, the woman should repeat the test in 1 week if she has not started her period. Home pregnancy tests do not lose their effectiveness for 2 years. Blood sampling and ultrasounds are not required to confirm the results of home pregnancy tests.
B) False-negative results with home pregnancy tests are high, and so follow up is indicated if symptoms of pregnancy occur. If the results are negative, the woman should repeat the test in 1 week if she has not started her period. Home pregnancy tests do not lose their effectiveness for 2 years. Blood sampling and ultrasounds are not required to confirm the results of home pregnancy tests.
C) False-negative results with home pregnancy tests are high, and so follow up is indicated if symptoms of pregnancy occur. If the results are negative, the woman should repeat the test in 1 week if she has not started her period. Home pregnancy tests do not lose their effectiveness for 2 years. Blood sampling and ultrasounds are not required to confirm the results of home pregnancy tests.
D) False-negative results with home pregnancy tests are high, and so follow up is indicated if symptoms of pregnancy occur. If the results are negative, the woman should repeat the test in 1 week if she has not started her period. Home pregnancy tests do not lose their effectiveness for 2 years. Blood sampling and ultrasounds are not required to confirm the results of home pregnancy tests.

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