A pregnant patient reports using marijuana during her pregnancy. She asks the nurse whether this will affect the fetus. What should the nurse tell her?
a. Children born to patients who use mari-juana will have smaller brains.
b. Neonates born to patients who use mari-juana will have withdrawal syndromes.
c. Preschool-aged children born to patients who use marijuana are more likely to be hyperactive.
d. School-aged children born to patients who use marijuana often have difficulty with memory.
D
School-aged children born to patients who use marijuana may show deficits in memory, atten-tiveness, and problem solving. Chronic marijuana use alters brain size in individuals who use marijuana but not in children born to parents who use marijuana. Newborns will not show with-drawal symptoms. Preschool-aged children have difficulty with memory and sustained attention.
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A client in a nutrition class is concerned about constipation and not having enough fiber in his diet. What would be the best response to this client to increase fiber intake?
A) Eat legumes in place of meat. B) Eat cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables. C) Bake foods instead of frying them. D) Eat small, frequent meals.