Pathophysiology
Clinical overview
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a required newborn and neonatal concept because the first hours and days of life can shift quickly from normal transition to instability. The nurse links observation, thermoregulation, feeding, respiratory status, neurologic tone, skin findings, procedures, family teaching, and safety systems into one clinical picture. For CNPLE, this lesson keeps Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder separate from adjacent newborn topics so learners can practice precise recognition instead of broad memorization.