The nurse notes the following findings in a 12-weeks'-gestation patient. Which of the findings would enable the nurse to tell the patient that she is diagnostically pregnant?
1. Fetal heart rate by Doppler
2. Positive pregnancy test
3. Positive Chadwick's sign
4. Montgomery gland enlargement
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Rationale 1: A fetal heart rate by Doppler is a diagnostic (positive) change of pregnancy.
Rationale 2: A positive pregnancy test is an objective (probable) change of pregnancy.
Rationale 3: A positive Chadwick's sign is an objective (probable) change of pregnancy.
Rationale 4: An enlargement of the Montgomery gland is a subjective (presumptive) change of pregnancy.
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