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    ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during pregnancy.Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleMethadone is often prescribed to pregnant women with opioid use disorder and is considered safe for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can provide additional benefits such as bonding and transferring antibodies to the infant.Choice B rationaleMethamphetamine use during pregnancy is linked to fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and low birth weight, not fetal macrosomia (large body size).Choice C rationaleReducing environmental stimuli is essential for neonates exposed to substances in utero. Increased stimuli can overwhelm their underdeveloped nervous systems, leading to stress and adverse outcomes.Choice D rationaleFetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities, and central nervous system dysfunction. An increased head circumference is not a typical feature; rather, microcephaly (small head circumference) is more common.

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