One-month-old Nolan has difficulty regulating his arousal states, shows poor movement skills, poor reflexes, and greater excitability than most infants his age. Nolan was likely exposed to which substance during his mother's pregnancy?

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Nolan's symptoms suggest exposure to a central nervous system stimulant such as cocaine during his mother's pregnancy. Aspirin and caffeine are both mild stimulants and are not likely to cause such severe symptoms in a newborn. Marijuana use during pregnancy may lead to lower birth weight and increased risk of developmental delays, but Nolan's symptoms are not typical of marijuana exposure.

One-Month-Old Nolan Has Difficulty Regulating His Arousal States, Shows Poor