A 31-Year-Old Woman Believes That She May Be Pregnant

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 31-year-old woman believes that she may be pregnant.She took an OTC pregnancy test 1 week ago after missing her period; the test was positive.During her assessment interview,the nurse enquires about the woman's last menstrual period and asks whether she is taking any medications.The woman states that she takes medicine for epilepsy.She has been under considerable stress lately at work and has not been sleeping well.She also has a history of irregular periods.Her physical examination does not indicate that she is pregnant.She has an ultrasound scan that reveals she is not pregnant.What is the most likely cause of the false-positive pregnancy test result?

• A) She took the pregnancy test too early.
• B) She takes anticonvulsants.
• C) She has a fibroid tumor.
• D) She has been under considerable stress and has a hormone imbalance.

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