A client states that she may have appendicitis because she started having pain in her side last week,and it is becoming progressively more severe.During the nursing assessment,the client tells the nurse she missed her period a month ago and has experienced nausea and breast tenderness.The nurse should report this information to the health care provider immediately,because the client may have developed which of these complications?

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Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus.The pregnancy appears normal until 3 to 5 weeks after the first missed period,when the client experiences a dull ache on one side of the abdomen that becomes increasingly severe.When the tube ruptures,the client will have a single excruciating pain in the abdomen.Referred shoulder pain is common.Serial testing of HCG will show a lower-than-normal level.Surgery must be performed to prevent a rupture of the fallopian tube.

A Client States That She May Have Appendicitis Because She