A neonatal factor that increases abnormal newborn transitioning is:
A) Gestational diabetes
B) Intrauterine growth restriction
C) Apgar score of 0-4 at 1 minute of life
D) Tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substance abuse

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Neonatal factors that increase abnormal newborn transitioning are <37 weeks' gestation: prematurity, >42 weeks' gestation post-maturity, small for gestational age, large for gestational age, infectious process, abnormalities with metabolism, birth-related trauma, fetal malformations, anemia, needed resuscitation at delivery, and Apgar score of 0-4 at 1 minute of life.

A Neonatal Factor That Increases Abnormal Newborn Transitioning Is