The nurse is admitting a drug-exposed newborn to the neonatal intensive care unit.The nurse should assess the newborn for which signs of withdrawal?

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Signs of withdrawal in a drug-exposed newborn include increased tone; increased respiratory rate; disturbed sleep; fever; excessive sucking; and loose,watery stools.Other signs observed included projectile vomiting,mottling,crying,nasal stuffiness,hyperactive Moro reflex,and tremors.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Drug-Exposed Newborn to the Neonatal