A young pregnant woman calls the clinic nurse and begins crying. When the nurse asks the young woman to tell the nurse what is wrong, the pregnant woman states, "I look terrible. I have dark blotches on my face. It looks like I am wearing a mask
The nurse would be correct in explaining to the woman that what is being described sounds like which of the following? a. Acne c. Facial dermatitis
b. Linea nigra d. Mask of pregnancy
D
The nurse would be correct in explaining to the woman that what is being described sounds like chloasma. Some pregnant women experience dark blotching on the face. This condition, chloasma, is commonly called the mask of pregnancy. Chloasma may disappear after pregnancy but often only fades.
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