The newborn nursery nurse knows that infant behavior is best assessed by which of the following?
A.
Ease of learning to nurse
B.
Length of sleeping periods
C.
Presence of reflex activity
D.
Response to stimulation
ANS: D
Assessing a baby's response to stimulation is a vital part of a behavioral assessment. The other assessments are not really related, although a jittery, overstimulated baby who does not sleep well may need a quieter environment and more gentle handling.
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