A Pregnant Client Notices That She Is Beginning to Develop

question 42

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client 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 client to a dermatologist for further examination.
• B) Ask the client 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 client know that this is a common finding that occurs during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where one's overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about their character or properties.

Single Attribute

A single attribute refers to a specific feature, quality, or characteristic of an object, person, or situation that can be identified individually.

Overall Impression

The cumulative perception or judgment formed about something or someone based on various individual attributes, experiences, or interactions.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to over-emphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another's behavior.