The perinatal nurse would assess which newborn system as a priority after birth if a woman admitted to cocaine use during her pregnancy?
A.
Cardiovascular system
B.
Endocrine system
C.
Integumentary system
D.
Respiratory system
ANS: A
Although it is difficult to assess for complications from cocaine because of the likelihood of multi-drug abuse, common complications seen from its use include congenital abnormalities in the skull, brain, face, eyes, intestines, heart, limbs, genitals, and urinary tract.
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