The nurse is interviewing a woman in the clinic who thinks she might be pregnant. Which are presumptive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Amenorrhea
b. Goodell's sign
c. Uterine enlargement
d. Fatigue
e. Breast tenderness
f. Fetal heart sounds heard
ANS: A, D, E
Amenorrhea, fatigue, and breast tenderness are presumptive signs of pregnancy. Goodell's sign and uterine enlargement are probable signs, and auscultation of fetal heart sounds is a positive sign of pregnancy.
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