Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn who is 72 hours old, has a Neonatal Abstinence Scoring System (NAS) score of 20Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A NAS score of 20 indicates significant withdrawal symptoms, warranting oral morphine to manage symptoms and prevent complications. Swaddling, naloxone, and continued scoring are not sufficient.