A nurse assesses the pregnant woman for recreational drug use as part of the first prenatal visit.What harmful effects of recreational drugs does the nurse teach the woman about?

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Approximately 3% of pregnant women use nonprescription drugs such as cocaine,Ecstasy,marijuana,methamphetamines,and heroin.Ecstasy can cause congenital abnormalities such as cleft palate.Marijuana can cause intrauterine growth restriction.Methamphetamines can cause spontaneous abortion.Cocaine can cause placental abruption (not previa).Heroin can lead to spontaneous abortion,intrauterine growth restriction,preterm labor/birth,or stillbirth.

A Nurse Assesses the Pregnant Woman for Recreational Drug Use