Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals.A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Moderate tremors result from central nervous system irritability during withdrawal. Elevated norepinephrine levels lead to excessive stimulation, causing tremors and jitteriness.