- The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid during labor indicates possible fetal distress and the need to evaluate the neonate for meconium aspiration.
- To assess a neonate’s rooting reflex, the nurse touches a finger to the cheek or the corner of the mouth. Normally, the neonate turns his head toward the stimulus, opens his mouth, and searches for the stimulus.
- Harlequin sign is present when a neonate who is lying on his side appears red on the dependent side and pale on the upper side.
- To assess a neonate’s rooting reflex, the nurse touches a finger to the cheek or the corner of the mouth. Normally, the neonate turns his head toward the stimulus, opens his mouth, and searches for the stimulus.
- Harlequin sign is present when a neonate who is lying on his side appears red on the dependent side and pale on the upper side.