A patient can be told that she is definitely pregnant when she has:
a. Positive pregnancy results
b. Uterine enlargement
c. Fetal heart sounds
d. Amenorrhea
ANS: C
Pregnancy is definitely confirmed when positive signs are present. Positive signs of pregnancy include fetal heart sounds, fetal movements palpated by the examiner, and fetal outline visualized by ultrasound.
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