The nurse is providing education about fetal neurodevelopment and neurocognition to a client who is three months pregnant. Which factors will the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply.
A) Smoking
B) Maternal IQ
C) Alcohol
D) Nutrition
A) Smoking
C) Alcohol
D) Nutrition
Explanation: A) Smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition can increase fetal stress and permanently change fetal brain development.
B) Maternal IQ does not influence neurodevelopment and neurocognition at this stage of development.
C) Smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition can increase fetal stress and permanently change fetal brain development.
D) Smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition can increase fetal stress and permanently change fetal brain development.
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