A student nurse reads a patient's chart and sees the term "striae gravidarum," The student asks the registered nurse what this means.What response by the nurse is accurate?

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Stretch marks occurring on the abdomen and/or breasts of a pregnant woman are called striae gravidarum.Dark pigmentation on the face is known as melisma,chloasma,or the mask of pregnancy.The bluish tint to the vagina and labia is known as Chadwick's sign.Reddened and bleeding gums are known as gingivitis in both pregnant and non-pregnant women.

A Student Nurse Reads a Patient's Chart and Sees the Term