A nurse is collecting data about an IV infusion site on an infant’s left hand.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of an infiltration?

Choice A rationale

Excessive crying is a common symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome. This is because the baby is experiencing withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to drugs in the womb before birth.

Choice B rationale

Normal sleep patterns are not typically associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Infants with this condition often have sleep problems.

Choice C rationale

Decreased muscle tone is not a common symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome. In fact, these infants often have tight muscle tone and overactive reflexes.

Choice D rationale

Increased appetite is not a typical symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome. These infants often have poor feeding and sucking, which could lead to poor weight gain.

Choice A rationale:

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition in which the hip joint is not properly formed or is unstable. Asymmetric thigh folds are a common finding in infants with DDH, as the affected hip may be dislocated or subluxated, leading to a difference in thigh fold appearance.

Choice B rationale:

An inwardly turned foot is not a specific indication of DDH. Instead, it may suggest other conditions, such as clubfoot or metatarsus adductus (no reference).

Choice C rationale:

Absent plantar reflexes are not associated with DDH. This finding might indicate a neurological issue or spinal cord injury (no reference).

Choice D rationale:

A lengthened thigh is not a typical finding in DDH. Instead, a shortened thigh on the affected side might be present due to the displacement of the femoral head (no reference).