The nurse advocates for smoking cessation during pregnancy and teaches pregnant women about the effects of tobacco exposure.Which of the following are potential harmful effects of prenatal tobacco use that the nurse should plan to include in the teaching?

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Effects of tobacco use during pregnancy are well documented and predispose to premature rupture of the membranes,preterm labor,placental abruption,placenta previa,and infants who are small for gestational age.These effects continue well into childhood and are associated with upper respiratory problems,such as infections,asthma,and wheezing.Exposure to tobacco products is not associated with congenital diabetes or gestational hypertension.

The Nurse Advocates for Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy and Teaches