The nurse is assessing a new patient in the clinic. The nurse knows that the subjective (presumptive) signs and symptoms of pregnancy include:

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Subjective or presumptive signs of pregnancy are those reported by the patient, which may suggest pregnancy but are not definitive alone. These include amenorrhea (missed period), fatigue, increased urination, breast enlargement, and quickening (the first feeling of fetal movement by the mother). Options A, B, and D include either objective signs (those that can be confirmed by a healthcare provider, such as a positive pregnancy test, softening of the cervix, enlarged abdomen, and fetal heartbeat) or are not exclusively indicative of pregnancy (like Braxton Hicks contractions, which can occur later in pregnancy).

The Nurse Is Assessing a New Patient in the Clinic