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Urine test

A laboratory check of urine that can help identify dehydration, infection, or other causes of symptoms.

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Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Why emergency evaluation is different in pregnancy Pregnancy alters blood volume, heart rate, respiratory mechanics, gastrointestinal function, and pain patterns. Those physiologic changes can make it harder to tell whether a symptom is benign or the early sign of a serious event. For example, nausea may be common in early pregnancy, but persistent vomiting with […]