Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with numerous pregnancy-related risk factors (Select all that apply)
a. Poor nutrition
b. Maternal collagen disease
c. Gestational hypertension
d. Premature rupture of membranes
e. Smoking
ANS: A, B, C, E
Poor nutrition, maternal collagen disease, gestational hypertension, and smoking all are risk factors associated with IUGR. Premature rupture of membranes is associated with preterm labor, not IUGR.
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