ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam_ Study Set 2 (focused reviews) Flashcards _ Quizlet

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A baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome may have a wide range of symtoms including CNS, metabolic, vasomotor, respiratory, and GI. These include: (list 3 or more for each) CNS: -increased wa... kefulness -high-pitched cry, incessant crying -irritability -tremors -hyperactive w/increased Moro reflex -increased DTRs -increased muscle tone -abrasions and/or excoriations on the face & knees -convulsions Metabolic, Vasomotor, Respiratory: -nasal congestion w/flaring -frequent yawning -skin mottling -tachypnea >60/min -sweating -temp >than 37.2 C (99 F) GI: -poor feeding -regurgitation (projectile vomiting) -diarrhea -excessive uncoordinated constant sucking Hypoglycemia in the newborn findings: -poor feeding -jitteriness/tremors -hypothermia -diaphoresis -weak shrill cry -lethargy -flaccid muscle tone -seizures/coma -irregular respirations -cyanosis normal newborn blood glucose= normal infant (up to 2 yrs) blood glucose= 40-80 mg/dl 50-80 mg/dl newborn dehydration s/s: -urine output less than 1 mL/kg/hr -urine specific gravity more than 1.015 -weight loss -dry mucous membranes -absent skin turgor -depressed/sunken fontanels postterm infant s/s: -wasted appearance, thin w/loose skin -peeling, cracked, dry skin, also leathery -long, thin body -meconium staining of fingernails and umbilical cord -long hair and nails -may be more alert -hypoglycemic -macrosomic -cold stress [Show More]

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