While assessing her patient, what does the nurse interpret as a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. Fetal movement felt by the woman
b. Amenorrhea
c. Breast changes
d. Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
D
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A Fetal movement is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
B Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
C Breast changes are a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
D The only positive signs of pregnancy are auscultation of fetal heart tones,
visualization of the fetus by ultrasound, and fetal movement felt by the examiner.
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