The nurse observes a newborn 15 minutes after birth. Which infant behavior is abnormal?
a. Jerky movements of the extremities
b. Sucking and chewing actions
c. Lack of spontaneous startle reflex
d. Fine tremors of the extremities
C
The neonate should exhibit spontaneous startle, Moro, sucking, chewing, smacking, and rooting reflexes. The absence of spontaneous reflex is considered abnormal. Jerky movements of the extremities, sucking and chewing actions, and fine tremors of the extremities are part of the first period of neurobehavioral activity in the neonate.
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