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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother was taking methadone during her pregnancy. Which of the following findings indicates the newborn is experiencing withdrawal?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Bulging fontanels are a sign of increased intracranial pressure, not withdrawal. B. Hypertonicity (muscle rigidity) is a common sign of neonatal withdrawal from opioids like methadone. C. Bradycardia is not typically associated with opioid withdrawal in newborns. D. Acrocyanosis is a normal finding in newborns and is not related to withdrawal.

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