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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 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. Avoid direct eye contact, as it can be overstimulating. B. Naloxone is contraindicated in opioid-exposed newborns because it can cause severe withdrawal symptoms. C. Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are easily overstimulated, so a quiet, dimly lit environment helps reduce stress. D. Swaddling is beneficial, but the legs should be flexed, not extended, to mimic a fetal position and promote comfort.

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