A Pregnant Woman Notices That She Is Beginning to Develop

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman notices that she is beginning to develop dark skin patches on her face. She denies using any different type of facial products as a cleansing solution or makeup. What would the priority nursing intervention be in response to this situation?

A) Refer the patient to a dermatologist for further examination.
B) Ask the patient if she has been eating different types of foods.
C) Take a culture swab and send to the lab for culture and sensitivity (C&S) .
D) Let the patient know that this is a common finding that occurs during pregnancy.