When assessing a newborn's reflexes, the nurse strokes the newborn's cheek and the newborn turns toward the side that was stroked and begins sucking. The nurse documents which reflex as being positive?

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The described behavior is the rooting reflex, which is a normal reflex in newborns where they turn their head toward the side that was stroked and start sucking. This reflex helps the baby find the breast or bottle for feeding.

When Assessing a Newborn's Reflexes, the Nurse Strokes the Newborn's