Question

1. which statements about cocaine use in pregnancy are true? select all that apply. the mother may show signs of irritability, hyperactivity, and tremors. the risk of birth defects in the developing fetus increases twofold. the risk of maternal seizures and dangerously high blood pressure increases. the risks of spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, and a low - birth - weight baby increase.

Explanation:

• Cocaine use during pregnancy can lead to various negative outcomes.
• It can cause maternal symptoms like irritability, hyperactivity, and tremors.
• It increases the risk of maternal seizures and dangerously high blood pressure.
• It also raises the risks of spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, and low - birth - weight babies.
• However, there is no evidence that it specifically increases the risk of birth defects twofold.

Answer:

• The mother may show signs of irritability, hyperactivity, and tremors.
• The risk of maternal seizures and dangerously high blood pressure increases.
• The risks of spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, and a low - birth - weight baby increase.