A Client,who Underwent In-Vitro Fertilization,presents at the OB-GYN Clinic for Pregnancy

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client,who underwent in-vitro fertilization,presents at the OB-GYN clinic for pregnancy testing.When teaching the client about the test,which statement is appropriate?

• A) "We will draw blood to determine if you are pregnant. Early pregnancy factor (EPF) is detected in your blood 24 to 48 hours after fertilization."
• B) "Please provide a urine sample. Early pregnancy factor (EPF) is detected in your urine 24 to 48 hours after fertilization."
• C) "We will draw blood to determine if you are pregnant. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is detected in your blood 24 to 48 hours after fertilization."
• D) " Please provide a urine sample. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is detected in your blood 24 to 48 hours after fertilization."

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