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A nurse is teaching a new mother about common newborn reflexes. Which reflex involves the infant turning their head toward a stimulus on the cheek and opening their mouth?

A Moro reflex
B Rooting reflex
C Sucking reflex
D Palmar grasp reflex

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The rooting reflex causes an infant to turn their head towards a touch on the cheek or mouth and open their mouth, aiding in finding the breast or bottle for feeding. The Moro is startle, sucking is on stimulation of mouth, and palmar is grasping.

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