A newborn has been diagnosed as having intussusception. The mother is worried that she caused this by something she did or did not do during pregnancy. The nurse will tell the mother that in most cases the cause of intussusception is due to:
a. unknown causes c. viruses
b. polyps d. drug use in pregnancy
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A Correct. In most cases the cause of intussusception is due to unknown causes.
B Incorrect. In most cases the cause of intussusception is not due to polyps.
C Incorrect. In most cases the cause of intussusception is not due to viruses.
D Incorrect. In most cases the cause of intussusception is not due to drug use in pregnancy.
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