A woman who is at high risk for alcohol abuse has just found out that she is pregnant. The nurse counsels her about the long-term effects of alcohol on the child. The nurse should include mention of: (Select all that apply.)
A) Down syndrome
B) Type 1 diabetes
C) Low IQ
D) Facial anomalies
E) Short attention span
Ans: C, D, E
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Alcohol use during pregnancy is a serious public health concern because of the multiple deleterious, lifelong effects of alcohol on the child. These lifelong effects include low IQ, hyperactivity, short attention span, distinctive facial anomalies, and structural brain defects. Down syndrome is the result of a genetic defect and is not associated with alcohol use in the mother. Type 1 diabetes is also not associated with alcohol use in the mother.
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