The nurse is completing the gestational age assessment on a newborn while in the mother's postpartum room. During the assessment, the mother asks what aspects of the baby are being checked. The nurse's best response is:

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This response answers the mother's question by stating that the assessment looks at both physical aspects of the baby (making sure the baby has all of its parts) as well as nervous system function (checking brain and nerve function). It also provides a more detailed response than the other options.

The Nurse Is Completing the Gestational Age Assessment on a Newborn