The nurse is examining the eyes of a newborn infant. If the nurse notes the absence of the red reflex, what is the next best action?

A) Notify the physician.
B) Document the finding in the records.
C) Recheck the reflex after several hours.
D) Monitor the eye movements and pupil reactions closely.

Red Reflex

A phenomenon observed during an eye examination where the fundus of the eye reflects light back through the pupil, appearing red; it's used to screen for abnormalities.

Newborn Infant

A baby from birth to 28 days of life, this period features rapid physical growth and development.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary movements of the eye, which include looking, reading, and tracking objects.