Question

multiple choice question
what is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
○ a combination of mental, motor, and developmental abnormalities affecting the offspring of some women who drink heavily during pregnancy
○ a condition in which newborns may show sleep disturbances, tremors, difficulty regulating their bodies, and other difficulties
○ a viral disease that undermines effective functioning of the immune system
○ an incompletely closed spinal canal resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and loss of bladder and bowel control

Explanation:

Neonate abstinence syndrome occurs when newborns withdraw from substances (like alcohol, opioids) they were exposed to in utero, leading to symptoms including sleep issues, tremors, and regulatory difficulties. The other options describe different conditions: fetal alcohol syndrome (first option), HIV/AIDS (second option), and spina bifida (fourth option).

Answer:

O a condition in which newborns may show sleep disturbances, tremors, difficulty regulating their bodies, and other difficulties