The nurse is working in the newborn nursery and observes neonates in various states of health and wellness. The nurse is aware that which of the following factors can affect fetal development? Choose all that apply
A) Age of mother
B) Prenatal nutrition
C) Substance abuse by mother
D) Congenital vision deficit
E) Poor neonatal nutrition
Ans: A, B, C
Fetal development can be altered by maternal age (with risk greater in those under age 15 or over age 35), substance abuse, inadequate prenatal care, inadequate maternal nutrition, and maternal substance abuse. Congenital abnormalities and poor neonatal nutrition do not affect fetal development.
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