The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as amenorrhea can be caused by which conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Goodell sign
2. Anemia
3. Pseudocyesis
4. Thyroid dysfunction
5. Fetal heartbeat
2, 3, 4
Explanation: 2. Anemia can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
3. Pseudocyesis (intense desire for pregnancy) can cause amenorrhea.
4. Thyroid dysfunction can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
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