The nurse is caring for a newborn who is cocaine dependent. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for handling the baby?
A) Do not make eye contact with the baby.
B) Touch the baby gently.
C) Rock the baby side to side.
D) Avoid unnecessary handling of the baby.
B
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The addicted newborn is hypersensitive. The central nervous system and gastrointestinal system are usually most affected. Suggestions for handling an addicted newborn include the following: provide eye contact, touch the newborn gently, and rock up-and-down (not side-to-side: this makes the newborn more hyperactive).
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