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A labor and delivery nurse is caring for a newborn baby whose mother was a regular cocaine user during the entire pregnancy (prenatal cocaine exposure). The nurse expects the newborn to

  • A. present with irritability, trouble sleeping, and a shrill cry.
  • B. present with lethargy, poor muscle tone, and inability to cry.
  • C. require pharmaceutical support for cocaine withdrawal.
  • D. benefit from a regular breastfeeding schedule.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prenatal cocaine exposure causes neonatal irritability, sleep disturbances, and a shrill cry due to central nervous system stimulation.