A postpartum client asks, "Will these stretch marks go away?" Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "No, never."
b. "Yes, eventually."
c. "They will fade to silvery lines but won't disappear completely."
d. "They will continue to fade and should be gone by your 6-week checkup."
ANS: C
Stretch marks never disappear altogether, but they do gradually fade to silvery lines. Stating never is true, but more information can be added, such as the changes that will occur with the stretch marks. Stretch marks do not disappear.
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