A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic complains of a diffuse, reddish discoloration of her palms. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask if she has been exposed to measles.
B.
Assess her for Reynaud's phenomenon.
C.
Explain that this is a normal finding.
D.
Take the woman's vital signs.
ANS: C
Palmar erythema is a reddish discoloration of the palms and occurs in about 60% of Caucasian women and in about 35% of African American women during pregnancy. Although the nurse should assess the patient's vital signs during the visit, there is no need to do so specifically tied to this condition. Palmar erythema is not related to measles or Reynaud's phenomenon, which is a vascular condition.
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