Monitoring Baby During Labour Related

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Which of the following skin changes should the nurse highlight for a pregnant woman’s health care practitioner?

  • A. Linea nigra.
  • B. Melasma.
  • C. Petechiae.
  • D. Spider nevi.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Petechiae (small hemorrhages under the skin) could indicate underlying medical conditions such as thrombocytopenia or coagulopathy, warranting further investigation. Linea nigra and melasma are common benign changes, while spider nevi are usually harmless but less urgent.