A mother defensively said,"I consumed alcohol while I was pregnant with my baby,and except for being small,she is okay." What characteristics would the nurse expect the infant to exhibit when grown?

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Alcohol exposure during pregnancy has serious consequences.Common symptoms observed may include learning disabilities,intellectual disabilities or low IQ,speech and language delays,poor reasoning and judgment skills,attention deficits,poor memory,and poor coordination.These behaviors are on a spectrum of severity that depends on the individual.Children of mothers who have used cocaine or heroin are at greater risk for experiencing child abuse and may demonstrate rapid mood changes as infants.

A Mother Defensively Said,"I Consumed Alcohol While I Was Pregnant