In addition to auscultation of fetal heartbeat and visualization of the fetus, which of these is a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. positive urine pregnancy test c. palpation of fetal movement
b. Braxton Hicks contractions d. Goodell's sign
C
Positive signs of pregnancy occur when the examiner hears the fetal heartbeat, sees the fetus, and feels fetal movement.
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An NP has recently been hired by a public health department. Which of the following best de-scribes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?
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