A nurse is assessing a newborn and observes the newborn moving his head and eyes toward a loud sound. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?

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The newborn moving his head and eyes toward a loud sound is demonstrating orientation, which is the ability to respond to and follow auditory and visual stimuli. This is a normal reflex and indicates the newborn's sensory capabilities are functioning. Habituation refers to the ability to become accustomed to repeated stimuli, motor maturity relates to the development of motor skills, and social behavior involves interactions with others, which are not directly related to the described observation.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn and Observes the Newborn