Regarding Sensory Capabilities of the Neonate, Which of the Following

question 88

Multiple Choice

Regarding sensory capabilities of the neonate, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Although their senses are less acute, neonates are very responsive.
• B) Neonates can smell, taste, and respond to pain and touch.
• C) From birth, neonates will turn in the direction of sounds.
• D) Neonates are unable to follow a moving object with their eyes.

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Definitions:

Pharmacotherapy

The treatment of diseases and disorders with medications, utilizing the pharmacological properties of drugs to achieve therapeutic effects.

Adequate Nutrition

Intake of the necessary nutrients that are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of a healthy body.

Chronic Otitis Media

A long-standing or recurrent inflammation of the middle ear, typically associated with fluid accumulation and frequently causes hearing impairment.

Effusion

The escape of fluid into a part of the body or into a body cavity, leading to swelling and pressure, often resulting from inflammation or injury.