When caring for a baby born to a drug-addicted mother, the nurse should include in her interventions to:
a. swaddle the baby closely.
b. place the baby in a brightly lit area.
c. hold and rock the baby frequently.
d. place the baby in a busy part of the nursery for stimulation.
A
A baby born to a drug-addicted mother should be swaddled, placed in an area of low stimulation, and minimally handled.
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