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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A 24-year-old woman complains of sharp pain in her left lower abdominal quadrant. She states that her last period was 7 weeks ago. Which of the following conditions would you most suspect?
 
  a. Appendicitis
  b. Abruptio placenta
  c. Ectopic pregnancy
  d. Colitis

Question 2

Which of the following findings should be of greatest concern when assessing a 33-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant?
 
  a. Shortness of breath when lying flat
  b. Recent onset of a fever of 99.3F
  c. Daily contractions that are irregular and painful
  d. Vaginal bleeding that is not associated with pain


Liddy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


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