A Postpartum Patient Asks, "Will These Stretch Marks Ever Go

question 29

Multiple Choice

A postpartum patient asks, "Will these stretch marks ever go away?" Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "No, never."
• B) "Yes, eventually."
• C) "They will fade to silvery lines but won't disappear completely."
• D) "They will continue to fade and should be gone by your 6-week checkup."

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