Which signs should a nurse expect to find during a prenatal visit for a client who has missed two menstrual cycles?

Chadwick's sign refers to the purplish discoloration of the cervix and vagina that occurs due to increased blood flow and is one of the early signs of pregnancy. When a client has missed two menstrual cycles, it is a strong indicator that they may be pregnant, and the presence of Chadwick's sign can further support this possibility. Additionally, a positive pregnancy test confirms the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is typically elevated in pregnant individuals.

Finding both Chadwick's sign and a positive pregnancy test during a prenatal visit strongly suggests that the client is indeed pregnant. The combination of these signs serves as reliable indicators used by healthcare professionals to assess pregnancy status in clients who exhibit missed menstrual cycles.

The other options either incorrectly mix signs that would not be expected together, such as combining a positive sign with a negative pregnancy test, or they suggest no signs would be present, which is unlikely given the context of missed menstrual cycles that typically indicate pregnancy.