Newborn Developmental Characteristics

Very Easy Developmental Stages And Transitions Newborn (0-1 Month)

As a nurse, you are tasked with teaching new parents about healthy developmental characteristics of a newborn in the first month of life. Which of the following behaviors and characteristics are typical for newborns (0-1 month)? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Shows reflex reactions such as rooting and sucking.

Has a preferred sleep-wake cycle with extended periods of wakefulness.

Responds to sounds and watches moving objects.

Maintains a flexed body posture.

Exhibits periods of alertness and may track objects briefly.

Needs assistance with establishing regular feeding patterns.

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