An expected change during pregnancy is a darkly pigmented vertical midabdominal line. The nurse recognizes this alteration as

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The linea nigra is a dark pigmented line from the fundus to the symphysis pubis. Epulis refers to gingival hypertrophy. Melasma is a different kind of dark pigmentation that occurs on the face. Striae gravidarum (stretch marks) are lines caused by lineal tears that occur in connective tissue during periods of rapid growth.

An Expected Change During Pregnancy Is a Darkly Pigmented Vertical