The nurse is caring for a newborn born to a client who abused drugs while pregnant. Which assessment findings would be common for this newborn? Select all that apply
1. Hyperirritability
2. Transient tachypnea
3. Exaggerated reflexes
4. Decreased muscle tone
5. Depressed respiratory effort
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. The newborn of a woman who abused drugs during her pregnancy is predisposed to hyperexcitability.
2. The newborn of a woman who abused drugs during her pregnancy is predisposed to transient tachypnea.
3. The newborn of a woman who abused drugs during her pregnancy is predisposed to exaggerated reflexes.
4. The newborn of a woman who abused drugs during her pregnancy will not routinely demonstrate decreased muscle tone.
5. The newborn of a woman who abused drugs during her pregnancy will not routinely demonstrate depressed respiratory effort.
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