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A neonate is lethargic and less responsive than would be expected. Which of the following may have occurred?

A. The mother experienced a longer than normal labor.

B. The mother was given general anesthesia during delivery

C. The mother smoked during the pregnancy.

D. The mother experienced a faster than normal labor.

Respuesta :

I would definitely say C. The mother smoked during the pregnancy.

Answer: It is B

Explanation: General anesthesia can also affect on the baby inside the uterus of course, as long as the umblical cord is connected. The drugs ( for anesthesia ) make the mother less responsive to pain and other trigers... And they have the same affect on the baby too