Which is characteristic of newborns whose mothers smoked during pregnancy?
A) Large for gestational age
B) Preterm, but size appropriate for gestational age
C) Growth retardation in weight only
D) Growth retardation in weight, length, and head circumference

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Newborns born to mothers who smoke had growth failure in weight, length, and chest circumference when compared with newborns of mothers who did not smoke. A dose-effect relation exists. Newborns have significant growth failure, which is related to the number of cigarettes smoked.

Which Is Characteristic of Newborns Whose Mothers Smoked During Pregnancy