A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who

suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the

provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should

inform the client that what lab test will be used to confirm

her pregnancy?

a. urine test for presence of HCG

b. urine test for the presence of HCS

c. blood test for presence of estrogen

d. blood test for the amount of circulating progesterone

Correct Answer:

a. urine test for presence of HCG