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As a maternity nurse, you are assigned to care for a newborn with a history of maternal substance misuse. During routine vital sign assessment, you notice some abnormalities. How would you approach this situation, considering both the vital signs and the potential neurologic reactions?
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The health-care team needs to estimate the gestational age of a newborn using the Ballard estimation tool. Discuss the key physical and neurologic indicators you would assess and explain how these indicators contribute to determining gestational age.
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Working in a pediatrician’s office, you are asked to determine a newborn's social adequacy and capabilities using the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. Explain the key components of this assessment tool and how they contribute to understanding the newborn's social well-being.