Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a newborn client. The assessment findings include a high-pitched cry, increased muscle tone, frequent yawning, poor feeding with projectile vomiting, and tachypnea. What condition does the nurse suspect?
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Correct Answer:
Neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Rationale:
🔷 The combination of high-pitched cry, increased muscle tone, yawning, poor feeding with vomiting, and tachypnea is classic for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
🔷 NAS results from intrauterine exposure to opioids or other substances, leading to withdrawal symptoms after birth.
🔷 These signs reflect autonomic dysregulation, gastrointestinal upset, and central nervous system irritability.
🔷 Management includes non-pharmacological soothing strategies and, in some cases, pharmacologic interventions like morphine or methadone.
🔷 Early identification ensures appropriate supportive care and monitoring to prevent complications like seizures or dehydration.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4