Which behaviour is an early feeding cue in a healthy newborn?
Correct answer: A. Rooting and bringing the hands toward the mouth
- A. Rooting and bringing the hands toward the mouth
- B. Sleeping deeply with no response to touch
- C. Crying continuously after becoming exhausted
- D. Turning blue around the lips during a feed
Explanation
Rooting, hand-to-mouth movements and increased alertness are early hunger cues, so the mother can offer the breast before crying begins. Cyanosis and poor responsiveness are abnormal findings requiring assessment, not feeding cues.
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