A nurse instructs a postpartum client who wishes to breastfeed to gently touch the newborn's cheek that is closest to the breast to cause the baby to turn toward the breast and open the mouth to find milk.Which reflex is the nurse describing the client to elicit?

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The nurse is describing the rooting reflex, which is a natural instinct in newborns that helps them find the breast for feeding. When the baby's cheek is gently touched, they naturally turn their head toward the touch and open their mouth to latch on and feed.

A Nurse Instructs a Postpartum Client Who Wishes to Breastfeed