Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1010 of 2368
A client at 20 weeks of gestation has a dark vertical line on the abdomen and dark patches on the face. Which teaching is most appropriate?
- Apply lotion to the abdomen daily to make the pigmentation fade.
- Wear a hat and cover the abdomen in the sun because the areas darken with sun exposure.
- Report the skin changes to the provider because they suggest a liver problem.
- Avoid all outdoor activity until after the birth.
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Correct answer: Wear a hat and cover the abdomen in the sun because the areas darken with sun exposure.
Linea nigra and melasma are expected changes that get darker in the sun. A hat and covering the abdomen help.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Integumentary System Changes During Pregnancy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026