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    Ati nur 114 med surg proctored exam
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    A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant diagnosed with cerebral palsy about possible causes. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in their teaching? (Select All that Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "Certain genetic disorders that affect muscles are the most common cause of cerebral palsy.": Primary muscle genetic disorders (for example, muscular dystrophies) cause progressive neuromuscular disease, not cerebral palsy; they are not the most common cause. B. "A lack of oxygen to the fetus during development is a cause of cerebral palsy.": Perinatal hypoxia/ischemia is a known cause or contributor to cerebral palsy when it damages the developing brain. C. "A poor diet during pregnancy can result in a baby being born having cerebral palsy.": Poor maternal nutrition alone is not a typical direct cause of cerebral palsy; while severe deficiencies can impair fetal development, they are not among the common direct causes. D. "Trauma to the baby during birth is a major risk factor in cerebral palsy.": Birth trauma (for example significant head injury or prolonged difficult delivery) is a recognized risk factor for cerebral palsy. E. "Premature babies are at a higher risk of developing cerebral palsy.": Premature birth is one of the strongest risk factors for cerebral palsy because immature brains are more vulnerable to injury.

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