A mother told the nurse she was "appalled" that the nurse would dare to ask if she took any drugs during her pregnancy
The nurse explains that the information is important in understanding the child's health because embryonic exposure to toxins during pregnancy is the major risk factor for: 1. Depression in preschoolers.
2. Lactose intolerance.
3. Mental retardation.
4. Mental illness.
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Rationale: The major risk factor for retardation is the early alteration of embryonic development because of exposure to toxins in utero (maternal drug use, for example) or chromosomal changes (such as Down syndrome). Depression in preschoolers, mental illness, and lactose intolerance are not associated with maternal drug use.
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