Alicia Is Pregnant and a Heavy Smoker

question 189

Multiple Choice

Alicia is pregnant and a heavy smoker. Which of the following is her baby MORE likely to have than is the baby of a nonsmoker?

• A) Facial and limb deformities
• B) Sudden infant death syndrome
• C) Cleft palate
• D) Tremors and increased general irritability

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