Question

A woman entering the 22nd week of pregnancy complains to the nurse that feels she has become unsightly because of chloasma. The nurse recommends that to reduce the chloasma, the patient should:

a. use heavy makeup.
b. take extra doses of vitamin A.
c. avoid exposure to the sun.
d. reduce caffeine intake.

Answer 1

To reduce chloasma during pregnancy, the nurse recommends avoiding exposure to the sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chloasma, also known as the 'mask of pregnancy,' is a condition where there are blotchy brown patches of skin on the face due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy. To reduce chloasma, the nurse recommends the patient to avoid exposure to the sun. This is because UV rays from the sun can worsen the pigmentation of the skin. Using heavy makeup may temporarily cover the patches, but it does not address the underlying cause. Taking extra doses of vitamin A is not recommended as high doses of vitamin A can be harmful during pregnancy. Similarly, reducing caffeine intake may have other benefits but it does not directly affect chloasma.