A student nurse asks the OB clinic nurse why a pregnancy test is needed if a woman has missed several menstrual periods in a row.The nurse explains that amenorrhea can be caused by several conditions other than pregnancy,including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy,meaning that the same signs can be caused by conditions other than pregnancy.Amenorrhea can be caused by chronic illness;endocrine,metabolic,or psychological factors;or infection.

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