Which statement reflects accurate information about patterns of sleep and wakefulness in the newborn?
a. States of sleep are independent of environmental stimuli.
b. The quiet alert stage is the best stage for newborn stimulation.
c. Cycles of sleep states are uniform in newborns of the same age.
d. Muscle twitches and irregular breathing are common during deep sleep.
ANS: B
During the quiet alert stage, the newborn's eyes are wide open and bright. The newborn responds to the environment by active body movement and staring at close-range objects. Newborns' ability to control their own cycles depend on their neurobehavioral development. Each newborn has an individual cycle. Muscle twitches and irregular breathing are common during light sleep.
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