A Pregnant Patient in Active Labor Is Admitted to the Emergency

question 7

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient in active labor is admitted to the emergency department. A toxicology screen and a physical assessment reveal that the patient is an active heroin addict. The nurse who cares for the neonate after delivery should anticipate which clinical manifestations?

• A) Passivity and flat affect
• B) Diarrhea and salivation
• C) A shrill cry and irritability
• D) Restless sleep and seizures

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