When performing a physical assessment of a pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation, the student nurse notes a yellow discharge coming from one of the nipples. The student nurse correctly identifies this as:

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The yellow discharge noted from the nipple at 28 weeks gestation is most likely colostrum, which is the first form of milk produced by the mammary glands. It can begin to be produced during the second trimester of pregnancy, indicating the body's preparation for breastfeeding.

When Performing a Physical Assessment of a Pregnant Patient at 28