Several changes in the integumentary system that appear during pregnancy disappear after birth, though not always completely. Which of the following is almost certain to be com-pletely reversed?
1. Nail brittleness
2. Darker pigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra
3. Striae gravidarum on the breasts, abdomen, and thighs
4. Spider nevi
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1. Correct. Nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
2. Incorrect. Some women will have permanent darker pigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra. However, nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
3. Incorrect. Striae gravidarum (stretch marks) usually do not completely disappear. How-ever, nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
4. Incorrect. For some women spider nevi persist indefinitely. However, nails return to their prepregnancy consistency and strength.
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