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? Select all that apply
1. Hyperirritability
2. Decreased muscle tone
3. Exaggerated reflexes
4. Depressed respiratory effort
5. Transient tachypnea
Correct
1; 3; 5
Rationale: Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
1. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
2. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
3. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
4. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
5. Newborns born to drug-addicted mothers exhibit hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, and transient tachypnea.
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