At Birth, the Neonate Is

question 114

Multiple Choice

At birth, the neonate is

• A) in a dominantly extended posture that will modify over time to become more flexed.
• B) capable of ceasing respiration for up to half a second to facilitate swallowing.
• C) capable of some limited voluntary motion.
• D) governed by reflexes.

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