A pregnant patient in active labor is admitted to the emergency department. A toxicology screen and a physical assessment reveal that the patient is an active heroin addict. The nurse who cares for the neonate after delivery should anticipate which clinical manifestation(s)?

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The newborn of an active heroin addict experiences a withdrawal syndrome that includes shrill crying, vomiting, and extreme irritability. The newborn will not experience passivity or a flat affect, diarrhea or salivation, or continuous restless sleep as a result of being born to an active heroin addict.

A Pregnant Patient in Active Labor Is Admitted to the Emergency