When examining the face of a 28-week pregnant woman,the nurse notes the presence of a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on the face.The proper term for this finding in the documentation 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 28-Week Pregnant Woman,the Nurse