A pregnant client tells her nurse that she is worried about the blotchy,brownish coloring over her cheeks,nose,and forehead.The nurse can reassure her that this is a normal condition related to hormonal changes.What is the correct term for this integumentary finding?

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Melasma, also known as "mask of pregnancy," is a common condition in pregnant women due to hormonal changes that cause blotchy, brownish coloring over the cheeks, nose, and forehead.

A Pregnant Client Tells Her Nurse That She Is Worried