A woman tells her nurse she is worried about the blotchy, brownish coloring over her cheeks, nose, and forehead

Question

The nurse can reassure her that this is a normal condition related to hor-monal change, commonly called "the mask of pregnancy," or scientifically: 1. chloasma.
2. linea nigra.
3. striae gravidarum.
4. palmar erythema.

Answer 1

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1. Correct. Chloasma, the "mask of pregnancy," usually fades after birth.
2. Incorrect. Linea nigra is a pigmented line running vertically up the abdomen. Chloasma, the "mask of pregnancy," usually fades after birth.
3. Striae gravidarum are also known as "stretch marks.". Chloasma, the "mask of pregnancy," usually fades after birth.
4. Palmar erythema are pinkish red blotches on the hands. Chloasma, the "mask of preg-nancy," usually fades after birth.