Lab results reveal that a pregnant woman's human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)doubling levels are slow.The nurse would plan to increase surveillance for which possibilities?

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Slow doubling levels of hCG can indicate a possible spontaneous abortion or ectopic pregnancy. Increasing surveillance can help to detect and manage these complications. Slow hCG doubling levels are not typically associated with cardiac anomalies, Down syndrome, or intrauterine growth retardation.

Lab Results Reveal That a Pregnant Woman's Human Chorionic Gonadotropin