Melasma, or chloasma, is better known as the _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
mask of pregnancy
The face may develop melasma, or chloasma, known as the mask of pregnancy, which manifests as a blotchy, irregular pigmentation.
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Bronchial circulation participates in the gas exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide
A) True B) False
A client with anorexia nervosa being treated on an outpatient basis has begun refeeding. Between the
first and second appointments the nurse assesses that the client has gained 8 pounds. The nurse should a. praise the client for the weight gain. b. assess lung sounds and extremities. c. suggest use of an exercise program. d. establish a higher target for weight gain for the next week.
Concerning afterbirth pains, nurses should be aware that they are:
1. caused by mild continuous contractions for the duration of the postpartum. 2. more common in first-time mothers. 3. more noticeable in births in which the uterus was overdistended. 4. lessened when the mother breastfeeds.
During a pelvic examination the nurse notes the vaginal walls are pale. Which is the possible cause for this clinical manifestation?
1) Inflammation 2) Trauma 3) Anemia 4) Carcinoma