The nurse is caring for the newborn of a drug-addicted mother. Which assessment findings would be typical for this newborn? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Hyperirritability
2. Decreased muscle tone
3. Exaggerated reflexes
4. Low pitched cry
5. Transient tachypnea
1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability.
3. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit exaggerated reflexes.
5. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit transient tachypnea.
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