ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
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A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother was taking methadone during her pregnancy.
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Which of the following findings indicates the newborn is experiencing withdrawal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hypertonicity. This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing withdrawal because it is a common symptom of withdrawal from substances such as opioids or benzodiazepines. Hypertonicity refers to increased muscle tone, which can be observed through increased resistance to passive movement. It is a sign of central nervous system hyperirritability, often seen in newborns going through withdrawal. Bulging fontanels (
A) are a sign of increased intracranial pressure. Acrocyanosis (
B) is a normal finding in newborns and is due to immature circulation. Bradycardia (
C) is a slow heart rate, which can be caused by various factors in newborns, not specifically indicative of withdrawal.
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