Hoshi is an X-ray technician. She takes special care to avoid exposure to radiation in her work environment, because she is trying to get pregnant and she knows that there can be negative effects from exposure to radiation on her baby. Which impact should she be LEAST concerned about?

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Anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, is not a direct effect of radiation exposure during pregnancy. Hoshi should be most concerned about spontaneous abortion, mutations, and mental retardation, as these are well-documented risks associated with exposure to radiation during pregnancy.

Hoshi Is an X-Ray Technician