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question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an educational program on the different types of pregnancy tests. What should the nurse include about the β-subunit radioimmunoassay (RIA) test? Select all that apply.

• A) It causes a color change.
• B) It takes 2 to 3 hours to perform.
• C) It is able to detect trophoblastic disease.
• D) It is able to detect an ectopic pregnancy.
• E) It is the same as an over-the-counter test.

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