When examining the face of a woman who is 28 weeks pregnant,the nurse notes the presence of a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on her face.When documenting,the correct term for this finding is:

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Chloasma is a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on the face.It is known as "the mask of pregnancy," but when documenting,the nurse should use the correct medical term "chloasma."

When Examining the Face of a Woman Who Is 28