A nurse is assessing a newborn infant who was born to a mother who is addicted to drugs. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse not expect to note during the assessment of this newborn?

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A newborn infant born to a woman using drugs is irritable. The infant is easily overloaded by sensory stimulation. The infant may cry incessantly and be difficult to console. The infant would hyperextend and posture rather than cuddle when being held.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn Infant Who Was Born