The nurse notes purplish stretch marks on the pregnant client's breasts during the physical assessment. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?

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Striae, also known as stretch marks, are the correct term to describe purplish lines that can appear on the skin due to stretching, such as during pregnancy.

The Nurse Notes Purplish Stretch Marks on the Pregnant Client's