Which activities would be indicative of a newborn in the quiet-alert sleep cycle?

a. Increased activity, fussiness, decreased attention
b. Eye fluttering, smiles occasionally, irregular breathing
c. Intermittent eyelid opening, regular breathing, mild startle movements
d. Increased activity, widening of eyes, alert face


D
Increased activity, widening of eyes, alert face are characteristics of the quiet-alert state of the sleep-wake cycle. Increased activity, fussiness, decreased attention are characteristics of the active alertness state of the sleep-wake cycle. Eye fluttering, smiles occasionally, irregular breathing are characteristics of the light-sleep state of the sleep-wake cycle. Intermittent eyelid opening, regular breathing, mild startle movements are characteristics of the drowsiness state of the sleep-wake cycle.

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