The initial nursing management of newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome includes:
a. Minimizing stimulation
b. Providing bright indirect lighting
c. Removing all clothing and blankets
d. Collecting a stool specimen for substance identification
ANS: A
Symptoms of withdrawal affect the central nervous system. Stimulation must be minimal, with low lighting and swaddling to prevent startling. Vertical rocking and/or use of a pacifier may soothe an irritable infant and provide comfort. Urine or blood specimens are usually collected to identify the drug involved.
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