A woman entering the 22nd week of pregnancy complains to the nurse that feels she has become unsightly because of chloasma. The nurse recommends that to reduce the chloasma, the patient should:
a. use heavy makeup.
b. take extra doses of vitamin A.
c. avoid exposure to the sun.
d. reduce caffeine intake.
C
At week 22, skin pigment changes called chloasma are found. Avoiding exposure to the sun will reduce the pigmentation.
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