The pregnant woman has had no prenatal care and arrives at the hospital fully dilated. Assessment of the newborn indicates a probable gestational age of 35 weeks combined with intrauterine growth restriction. The nurse will monitor the infant for signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition in newborns experiencing withdrawal from certain drugs that were exposed to in the womb. Poor feeding, seizures, and yawning are common signs of NAS. Difficult to arouse and constipation are not typical symptoms; instead, infants with NAS are often hyperactive and have diarrhea.

The Pregnant Woman Has Had No Prenatal Care and Arrives