RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1339 of 2368

A client is being followed after treatment for a molar pregnancy. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider?

  1. A decreasing hCG level at each visit
  2. A request for genetic counseling
  3. Sadness about the loss of the pregnancy
  4. A rising hCG level
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Correct answer: A rising hCG level

A persistent or rising hCG may indicate persistent gestational trophoblastic disease or choriocarcinoma. Genetic counseling and emotional support are expected.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026