Which is the common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant client?
a. Vasoconstriction
b. Increased appetite
c. Increased metabolism
d. Changes in insulin metabolism
ANS: A
Both smoking and cocaine use cause vasoconstriction, which results in impaired placental blood flow to the fetus. Smoking and cocaine use do not increase appetite, change insulin metabolism, or increase metabolism.
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