Providing Care for the Neonate Born to a Mother Who

Multiple Choice

Providing care for the neonate born to a mother who abuses substances can present a challenge for the health care team.Nursing care for this infant requires a multisystem approach.What is the first step in the provision of care for the infant?

A) Pharmacologic treatment
B) Reduction of environmental stimuli
C) Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) scoring
D) Adequate nutrition and maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance