A client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she has developed a darkening of the line in the midline of her abdomen from the symphysis pubis to the umbilicus.Which of the following are other expected changes during pregnancy that she also might notice?

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The darkening of the line in the midline of the abdomen is known as linea nigra, which is a common change during pregnancy. Similarly, reddish streaks on the abdomen, known as striae gravidarum or stretch marks, are also a common and expected change during pregnancy due to the stretching of the skin.

A Client Who Is in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy