Author Question: The nurse notes that when a neonate is stroked on the left cheek, she turns her head toward the ... (Read 72 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse notes that when a neonate is stroked on the left cheek, she turns her head toward the left. The nurse most correctly interprets this to be

a. a normal reflex called the tonic neck reflex
b. an abnormal response that needs to be further evaluated
c. an abnormal response known as head turning
d. the rooting reflex, which is normal

Question 2

Which is objective data?

a. The client states, I have a headache.
b. The client complains of a sore throat.
c. The client's temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
d. The client says he doesn't sleep well at night.

rosiehomeworddo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The rooting reflex is described as the turning of the mouth and nose in the direction of any facial touch.

Answer to Question 2

C