In performing the initial nursing assessment on a client at the prenatal clinic, the nurse will know that which of the following alterations is abnormal during pregnancy?

In performing the initial nursing assessment on a client at the prenatal clinic, the nurse will know that which of the following alterations is abnormal during pregnancy?
A . Striae gravidarum
B . Chloasma
C . Dysuria
D . Colostrum

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Answer: C

Explanation:

(A) Striae gravidarum are the normal stretch marks that frequently occur on the breasts, abdomen, and thighs as pregnancy progresses.

(B) Chloasma is the “mask of pregnancy” that normally occurs in many pregnant women.

(C) Dysuria is an abnormal danger sign during pregnancy and may indicate a urinary tract infection.

(D) Colostrum is a yellow breast secretion that is normally present during the last trimester of pregnancy.