A nurse is caring for a newborn who is being treated in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU)due to complications from exposure to illicit drugs in utero. The newborn has microcephaly and multiple cerebral infarcts and is inconsolable with a high-pitched cry. Which illicit drug is likely to blame for the newborn's symptoms?

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A)The newborn is likely showing symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. Although the other substances listed here have all been linked to fetal manifestations, they do not match the specific clinical manifestations this newborn is displaying.
B)The newborn is likely showing symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. Although the other substances listed here have all been linked to fetal manifestations, they do not match the specific clinical manifestations this newborn is displaying.
C)The newborn is likely showing symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. Although the other substances listed here have all been linked to fetal manifestations, they do not match the specific clinical manifestations this newborn is displaying.
D)The newborn is likely showing symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. Although the other substances listed here have all been linked to fetal manifestations, they do not match the specific clinical manifestations this newborn is displaying.

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