What is the correct order of occurrence for these pregnancy events?
a. Fetal movement felt by the client, fetal heart tones audible by Doppler, positive urine pregnancy test, viability
b. Positive urine pregnancy test, fetal heart tones audible by Doppler, fetal movement felt by the client, viability
c. Viability, positive urine pregnancy test, fetal heart tones audible by Doppler, fetal movement felt by the client
d. Positive urine pregnancy test, viability, fetal movement felt by the client, fetal heart tones audible by Doppler
B
A positive pregnancy test can occur as early as 10 days following conception; audible fetal heart tones and fetal movements occur between 18 and 20 weeks, and 20 weeks is the age of viability. Fetal movement and audible fetal heart tones occur between 18 and 20 weeks.
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