The nurse is assessing a new client in the clinic. The nurse knows that the subjective (presumptive) signs and symptoms of pregnancy include which of the following?
1. Positive urine pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, and Braxton Hicks contractions
2. Positive urine pregnancy test, amenorrhea, changes in pigmentation of the skin, and softening of the cervix
3. Increase in urination, amenorrhea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and quickening
4. Enlarged abdomen and fetal heartbeat
3
Explanation: 3. An increase in urination, amenorrhea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and quickening are all subjective (presumptive) changes of pregnancy.
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