Which is true about the neonatal period?
A) It consists of four phases,two reactive and two of decreased responses.
B) It lasts from birth to day 28 of life.
C) It applies to full-term births only.
D) It varies by socioeconomic status and the mother's age.

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The neonatal period is from birth to 28 days of age.The transition period has three phases: first reactivity,decreased response,and second reactivity.All newborns experience this transition regardless of age or type of birth.Although stress can cause variation in the phases,the mother's age and income level do not disturb the pattern.

Which Is True About the Neonatal Period