A Postpartum Patient Asks,"Will These Stretch Marks Go Away?" the Nurse's

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

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

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