The nurse is caring for a newborn born to a drug-addicted mother. Which of the following assessment findings would be common for this newborn?
1. Hyperirritability
2. Decreased muscle tone
3. Exaggerated reflexes
4. Depressed respiratory effort
5. Transient tachypnea
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Global Rationale: Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
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