Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 6 weeks of gestation. The client tells the nurse that she smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.The nurse should instruct the client that her newborn is at increased risk for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Low birth weight. Newborns born with low birth weight are at increased risk for various health issues, such as respiratory distress, feeding difficulties, and developmental delays. This is because they may not have developed fully in the womb, leading to potential complications post-birth. Hyperactivity (choice A), craniofacial abnormalities (choice B), and hypersensitivity to noise (choice C) are not typically associated with low birth weight. Therefore, the correct choice is D as it aligns with the known risks associated with newborns of low birth weight.