Which statement is an inaccurate description of the first phase of the transition period?
A) It lasts no longer than 30 minutes.
B) It is marked by spontaneous tremors,crying,and head movements.
C) It often includes the passage of meconium.
D) It may involve the infant suddenly sleeping briefly.

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The inaccurate statement is that the phase may involve the infant suddenly sleeping;infants do not normally sleep during the first period of reactivity.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 behaviours include spontaneous startle reactions.In the first phase the newborn also produces saliva.

Which Statement Is an Inaccurate Description of the First Phase