Asked by Qimei Jiang on Jun 28, 2024
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A nurse is doing an assessment on a newborn. Which is characteristic of a newborn's vision at birth and an expected finding during the assessment?
A) Ciliary muscles are mature.
B) Blink reflex is absent.
C) Tear glands function.
D) Pupils react to light.
Ciliary Muscles
Small muscles located in the eye that adjust the lens shape to focus on objects at various distances.
Blink Reflex
An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea or by other stimuli that protects the eye from foreign bodies and bright light.
Tear Glands
Glands located around the eye that produce tears, which are necessary for lubricating the eyes and providing protection against irritants.
- Recognize and describe normal findings and common variations in newborn assessments.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe normal findings and common variations in newborn assessments.
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