A neonate was admitted to the nursery for observation 48 hours after birth for showing signs of not wanting to eat, lethargic, apnea, irritable crying, and the mother suspected the neonate may have had a seizure. However, the neonatal nurse on duty disagrees with the mother. What is this neonate most likely suffering from?
A)Severe acute hypertension
B)Acute hypertension
C)Congestive heart failure
D)Cardiogenic shock

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The neonate is most likely suffering from acute hypertension as demonstrated by the signs and symptoms. If the neonate was suffering from severe acute hypertension the neonate would be presenting with more severe symptoms such as those in cardiogenic shock or congestive heart failure.

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