A student asks what the phrase "probable signs of pregnancy" means. The instructor provides which answer?
A.
Objective signs seen by an examiner; can be from other conditions
B.
Objective signs seen by an examiner; only caused by pregnancy
C.
Subjective signs reported by the patient; can be from other conditions
D.
Subjective signs reported by the patient; only caused by pregnancy
ANS: A
Probable signs of pregnancy are objective signs observed by an examiner that usually result from physical changes in the reproductive system during pregnancy, but that can be caused by other conditions. They include abdominal enlargement, Piskacek's sign, Hegar's sign, Goodell's sign, Chadwick's sign, Braxton Hicks sign, a positive pregnancy test, and ballottement.
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