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A nurse is evaluating a newborn who was delivered quickly at 38 weeks gestation. The newborn is shaky, has a fast heart rate, and high blood pressure. Which assessment action should the nurse prioritize?

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Rationale: Performing a drug screen for cocaine is the priority in this situation. The symptoms described - shakiness, a fast heart rate, and high blood pressure - can be signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome, which can occur if the mother used certain drugs, such as cocaine, during pregnancy.

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