The nurse is assessing a patient who reports frequent use of marijuana during her current pregnancy. The nurse would teach the patient about which effects of this drug?. Select all that apply.

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A) Poor pregnancy outcomes: frequent use of marijuana during pregnancy can lead to poor perinatal outcomes such as preterm labor, low birth weight, and developmental problems.
C) Lung damage with long-term use: marijuana smoke contains carcinogens and can result in lung damage with long-term use.
E) Increased risk of respiratory cancer: smoking of marijuana has been associated with increased risk of respiratory cancer. 
B) Bradycardia: marijuana use can result in tachycardia, but not bradycardia.
D) Diuresis: while marijuana may cause short-term increase in urine output, it does not cause diuresis.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Reports Frequent Use