A pregnant client is seen by the nurse in the antenatal clinic. On ins

A pregnant client is seen by the nurse in the antenatal clinic. On inspection, the nurse expects that this client’s breasts will have:

1. Softer tissue
2. Flatter nipples
3. Darkened areola
4. Diminished superficial veins

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Normal changes of the breasts during pregnancy include the areola becoming darker and the di-ameter increasing. Breast tissue becomes softer during menopause, not pregnancy.
Nipples become flatter in older adulthood. Superficial veins become more prominent during pregnancy.