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    A nurse is reviewing the different signs of pregnancy with a client who is in her first trimester. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse classify as a positive sign of pregnancy?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Fetal movement felt by provider This is correct because fetal movement confirmed by a healthcare provider is a positive sign of pregnancy, as it directly confirms fetal presence. B. Positive pregnancy test This is incorrect because a positive pregnancy test is a probable sign, not a positive sign. It detects hCG, which can also be produced in conditions like gestational trophoblastic disease (molar pregnancy). C. Hegar’s sign This is incorrect because Hegar’s sign (softening of the lower uterus) is a probable sign, not a positive sign, as it can occur due to other physiological changes. D. Breast tenderness and nausea This is incorrect because breast tenderness and nausea are presumptive signs of pregnancy, meaning they are subjective symptoms that could be caused by other conditions (e.g., PMS, stress, illness).

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