Brucker M C, MacMullen N J
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1985 Sep-Oct;14(5):353-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02082.x.
Immunologically based pregnancy tests that will diagnose pregnancy even before the menstrual period is missed are now available. Nurses who deal with female patients in the reproductive years must be aware of these newer pregnancy tests now in use. Appropriate interpretation of pregnancy tests will aid women in early pregnancy to avoid potentially harmful radiation, drugs, or treatments.
