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Title: Which statement describing the first phase of the transition period is inaccurate? Post by: ktay4160 on Feb 6, 2018 Which statement describing the first phase of the transition period is inaccurate?
a. It lasts no longer than 30 minutes. b. It is marked by spontaneous tremors, crying, and head movements. c. It includes the passage of meconium. d. It may involve the infant's suddenly sleeping briefly. Title: Which statement describing the first phase of the transition period is inaccurate? Post by: apinch on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: D
The first phase is an active phase in which the baby is alert. Decreased activity and sleep mark the second phase. The first phase is the shortest, lasting less than 30 minutes. Such exploratory behaviors include spontaneous startle reactions. In the first phase the newborn also produces saliva. |