In Caring for the Mother Who Has Abused (Or Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

In caring for the mother who has abused (or is abusing) alcohol and for her infant,nurses should be aware that:

• A)The pattern of growth restriction of the fetus begun in prenatal life is halted after birth, and normal growth takes over.
• B)Two thirds of newborns with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are boys.
• C)Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders not sufficient to meet FAS criteria (learning disabilities, speech and language problems) are often not detected until the child goes to school.
• D)Both the distinctive facial features of the FAS infant and the diminished mental capacities tend toward normal over time.

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