Linda Is Doing Research on the Possible Effects of Influenza

question 82

Multiple Choice

Linda is doing research on the possible effects of influenza on the developing fetus. She learns from the research that it may not be the flu virus per se but that may lead to fetal brain abnormalities.

• A) the mother's inflammatory response
• B) the mother's use of over-the-counter remedies to treat the flu
• C) the effects of the mother having a flu shot
• D) the mother's use of prescription drugs to treat the flu

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