The nurse assesses the presence of linea nigra on the abdomen of a pregnant patient. Which information should the nurse provide about this finding?
1. "You should use a good emollient lotion to help prevent more of these lines.".
2. "These lines are caused by the stretching of the skin.".
3. "This line will probably go away after your baby is delivered.".
4. "We will monitor this lesion for possible removal after you deliver your baby.".
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Rationale 1: Linea nigra is a color variation and is not affected by the application of lotion.
Rationale 2: Linea nigra is not caused by the stretching of the skin.
Rationale 3: Linea nigra appears during pregnancy and typically disappears after delivery.
Rationale 4: Linea nigra is not a lesion but rather a color change. It does not need to be removed.
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