The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy. The woman demonstrates understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign of pregnancy is:

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Fetal movement palpated by a healthcare provider, such as a nurse-midwife or physician, is considered a positive sign of pregnancy. This is because it provides direct evidence of a live fetus within the uterus. The other options listed are either presumptive signs (such as a positive pregnancy test or quickening) or probable signs (such as Braxton Hicks contractions) and do not provide definite confirmation of pregnancy.

The Nurse Teaches a Pregnant Woman About the Presumptive, Probable