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mwit1967

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Holly's newborn appears malnourished, has a low birth weight, and is showing withdrawal-like symptoms. Given this description, Holly most likely _____ while she was pregnant.
 
  a. contracted syphilis
  b. abused alcohol
  c. contracted HIV
  d. abused cocaine

Question 2

Maria frequently used cocaine while she was pregnant. The most likely effect on her baby would be
 
  a. fetal strokes.
  b. extreme cognitive impairments.
  c. blindness.
  d. a hearing impairment.


31809pancho

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a


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