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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?
Incorrect. While maintaining eye contact during feedings is generally beneficial for bonding, it's not a specific intervention for managing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Incorrect. Swaddling a newborn with extended legs might be uncomfortable, as newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome can experience increased muscle tone and jitteriness.
Correct. Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome can be hypersensitive to stimuli, including noise. Minimizing noise in the environment helps reduce stress and overstimulation.
Incorrect. Naloxone is not typically administered to newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome. The syndrome is managed through supportive care, gradually reducing exposure to the substance.
A. Incorrect. While maintaining eye contact during feedings is generally beneficial for bonding, it's not a specific intervention for managing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
B. Incorrect. Swaddling a newborn with extended legs might be uncomfortable, as newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome can experience increased muscle tone and jitteriness.
C. Correct. Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome can be hypersensitive to stimuli, including noise. Minimizing noise in the environment helps reduce stress and overstimulation.
D. Incorrect. Naloxone is not typically administered to newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome. The syndrome is managed through supportive care, gradually reducing exposure to the substance.