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Sixteen Hours After Birth, the Nurse Noticed That the Neonate

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Sixteen hours after birth, the nurse noticed that the neonate is jittery, hyperactive, sneezes frequently, produces a high-pitched cry, and is having difficulty sucking. Evaluation reveals that the neonate has increased deep tendon reflexes and a decreased Moro reflex. The nurse should suspect a case of:


A) Syphilis in the neonate
B) Cerebral palsy
C) Fetal alcohol syndrome
D) Opiod withdrawal

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