The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)
A) is specially designed for use with newborns at risk for developmental problems.
B) is useful in Western cultures, but is not helpful in cross-cultural evaluations.
C) evaluates a baby's reflexes, muscle tone, state changes, and responsiveness to physical and social stimuli.
D) evaluates a baby's skin color, complexion, pulse rate, reflex irritability, muscle tone, and breathing.

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The NNNS is specifically designed to assess newborns who are at risk for developmental problems, such as premature infants, drug-exposed infants, and infants with medical complications.

Answer: C 
 The NNNS evaluates a baby's reflexes, muscle tone, state changes, and responsiveness to physical and social stimuli. It is not focused on skin color, complexion, pulse rate, reflex irritability, muscle tone, and breathing, as mentioned in option D.