The nurse is caring for a preterm infant who is receiving caffeine citrate for treatment of apnea of prematurity.What signs should indicate caffeine toxicity?

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Caffeine citrate is the medication of choice for the treatment of apnea of prematurity because it has fewer side effects,requires once-daily dosing,has slower elimination,and has a wider therapeutic range than other options.Caffeine toxicity can still occur,so the preterm infant needs to be monitored for signs of toxicity,including vomiting and irritability.Bradycardia,hypotension,oliguria,sleepiness,constipation,and weight loss are not symptoms of toxicity.

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