A Preterm Infant Is Jittery and Has an Oxygen Saturation

question 15

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant is jittery and has an oxygen saturation of 88%.After stabilizing the newborn,what action by the nurse is most important?

• A) Assess the mother for caffeine use during pregnancy.
• B) Assess the mother for opioid use during pregnancy.
• C) Call Child Protective Services (CPS) to take the child away.
• D) Question the father about maternal drug abuse.

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