The nurse is assessing neonatal reflexes. As the nurse moves the neonate's head slowly to the right or left, the eyes move more slowly than the head and do not immediately adjust to the position of the head. This reflex is called:

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The reflex described is known as the "doll's eye" reflex, which is observed when the head is moved, and the eyes move more slowly, appearing to remain fixed as the head turns, similar to how a doll's eyes might appear.

The Nurse Is Assessing Neonatal Reflexes