The nurse is reviewing the assessment findings of a patient who is 35 weeks' gestation. Which of the following data suggests the need for further investigation?

Question

1. Melasma gravidarum
2. Pseudoanemia
3. Funic souffle
4. Glycosuria

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Facial chloasma or melasma gravidarum (also known as the "mask of pregnancy") is a harmless darkening of the skin over the cheeks, nose, and forehead that sometimes accompanies pregnancy.
Rationale 2: Physiologic anemia of pregnancy or pseudoanemia is common during pregnancy and is an expected finding.
Rationale 3: Funic souffle is a normal assessment finding associated with the pulsing of blood through the umbilical cord.
Rationale 4: Glycosuria (glucose in the urine) during pregnancy may be normal or may indicate gestational diabetes, so it always warrants further testing.