A Pregnant Patient Reports Using Marijuana During Her Pregnancy

question 10

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient reports using marijuana during her pregnancy. She asks the nurse whether this will affect the fetus. What should the nurse tell her?

• A) Children born to patients who use marijuana will have smaller brains.
• B) Neonates born to patients who use marijuana will have withdrawal syndromes.
• C) Preschool-aged children born to patients who use marijuana are more likely to be hyperactive.
• D) School-aged children born to patients who use marijuana often have difficulty with memory.

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