Which of the following is false regarding newborn reflexes?
A. When startled, a newborn should exhibit the Moro reflex
B. Stroking the cheek of a newborn should elicit a rooting reflex
C. A newborn's dominant hand palmer grasp is stronger than the nondominant hand grasp
D. A newborn should have a strong suck reflex at birth
ANS: C
See Table 18.3 regarding Newborn Reflexes.
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