The mother of the healthy baby born 12 hours ago at 42 weeks’ gestation asks the nurse why the baby’s arms and legs quiver when she cries. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

“It is normal for babies to have tremors during the first two days of life.”. Tremors are normal in the first two days of life for term babies. Although post-term babies may have issues with hypoglycemia related to falling energy stores, this is not the best answer. It is possible that intrauterine exposure to stimulants or opioids can cause tremors or jitters in the neonate, but they are more likely a benign finding. It isn’t necessary to report the movements to the provider in the absence of other symptoms.

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Topics: Communication & Documentation Neonatal Care Neurology

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