A Nurse Assessing an Infant Notes That the Baby Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse assessing an infant notes that the baby is jittery,has muscle twitches,and has jittery movement of the arms and legs.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Call the physician and request muscle relaxants.
• B) Ensure the infant is kept warm in a quiet environment.
• C) Facilitate completion of either a CT or an MRI scan.
• D) Request laboratory work to detect substances of abuse.