The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as amenorrhea can be caused by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Goodell's sign.
2. Anemia.
3. Pseudocyesis.
4. Thyroid dysfunction.
5. Fetal heartbeat.
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Goodell's sign is an objective sign of pregnancy, although it can also be caused by other factors.
Rationale 2: Anemia can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Pseudocyesis (intense desire for pregnancy) can cause amenorrhea.
Rationale 4: Thyroid dysfunction can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Fetal heartbeat is a diagnostic sign of pregnancy.
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