A pregnant client suspected of drug abuse is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse plans to teach the client about which complications associated with drug use during pregnancy?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Preterm birth
B. Low birth weight
C. Birth defects
D. Allergies to narcotics
E. Increased labor
Answer: C
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