During discharge planning of a drug-dependent newborn, the nurse explains to the mother how to:
1. Place the newborn in a prone position.
2. Limit feedings to three a day to decrease diarrhea.
3. Place supine and operate a home apnea-monitoring system.
4. Wean the newborn off the pacifier.
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Rationale:
1. Drug-dependent newborns are at a higher risk for SIDS. Therefore, the newborn should sleep in a supine position.
2. Small, frequent feedings are recommended.
3. Drug-dependent newborns are at a higher risk for SIDS. Therefore, the newborn should sleep in a supine position, and a home apnea-monitoring system should be implemented.
4. A pacifier may be offered to provide non-nutritive sucking.
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