Practice Question
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about expected physiological changes during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"l may develop discoloration on my cheeks from hormonal changes.
Rationale:
🔷 Hyperpigmentation such as melasma (the "mask of pregnancy") is a normal, hormone-induced change during pregnancy.
🔷 It often presents as brownish patches over the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip due to increased melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
🔷 This is not a sign of infection but rather a benign and expected finding in many pregnant clients.
🔷 The change often fades postpartum but can be exacerbated by sun exposure.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental&Newborn care~NGN-2020 which contains 59 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4