The nurse is working with a woman who abuses stimulants. The nurse is aware that the fetus is at risk for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. Withdrawal symptoms
2. Cardiac anomalies
3. Sudden infant death syndrome
4. Being small for gestational age
5. Fetal alcohol syndrome


1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Infants born to mothers who abuse stimulants such as amphetamines can have withdrawal symptoms.
2. Infants born to mothers who abuse stimulants such as cocaine can be born with cardiac anomalies.
3. Infants born to mothers who abuse stimulants such as cocaine can have sudden infant death syndrome.
4. Infants born to mothers who abuse stimulants such as nicotine can be small for gestational age.

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