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A 25-year-old female presents to the ED with a complaint of lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and fever. She underwent an induced abortion 2 weeks prior to presentation. Which of the following tests is MosT helpful in the management of this patient? (A) Pelvic ultrasound. (B) Complete blood count. (C) Urinalysis. (D) Urine $\beta$-hCG.

   A 25-year-old female presents to the ED with a complaint of lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and fever. She underwent an induced abortion 2 weeks prior to presentation. Which of the following tests is MosT helpful in the management of this patient?
(A) Pelvic ultrasound.
(B) Complete blood count.
(C) Urinalysis.
(D) Urine $\beta$-hCG.

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Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Susan Promes 3rd Edition

Chapter 10, Problem 15

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Given her history of induced abortion, it is important to consider the possibility of complications related to the procedure, such as infection or retained products of conception. Show more…

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A 25-year-old female presents to the ED with a complaint of lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and fever. She underwent an induced abortion 2 weeks prior to presentation. Which of the following tests is MosT helpful in the management of this patient? (A) Pelvic ultrasound. (B) Complete blood count. (C) Urinalysis. (D) Urine $\beta$-hCG.

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