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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn whose mother tested positive for heroin during pregnancy. The newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Maintaining eye contact may be overstimulating for the newborn and could contribute to further irritability. B. Minimizing noise and environmental stimuli helps reduce the stress the newborn is experiencing and promotes a calmer environment. C. Swaddling the newborn with legs extended may cause discomfort, as newborns with NAS often prefer a flexed position. D. Naloxone is not routinely administered for NAS unless the newborn is experiencing life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.

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