A Client Who Is in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Multiple Choice

A client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she has developed a darkening of the line in the midline of her abdomen from the symphysis pubis to the umbilicus.Which of the following are other expected changes during pregnancy that she also might notice?

A) Lightening of the nipples and areolas
B) Reddish streaks called striae on her abdomen
C) A decrease in hair thickness
D) Small purplish dots on her face and arms