A woman is in the emergency department with severe abdominal pain.When her pregnancy test comes back positive,she yells "I can't be pregnant! I had a tubal ligation two months ago!" What action by the nurse is the priority?

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A failed tubal ligation is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy.After a blood pregnancy test,a trAnswervaginal ultrasound is needed to look for a gestational sac within the uterus.Of course the nurse provides emotional support,but that is not the priority.There is no need to repeat the test.Pain medications may be contraindicated if surgery is needed and consents have not yet been signed.

A Woman Is in the Emergency Department with Severe Abdominal