The nurse is preparing to examine an infant. At what point in the examination should the nurse attempt to elicit the Moro reflex?

A) When the infant is sleeping
B) At the end of the examination
C) Before auscultation of the thorax
D) At about the middle of the examination

Moro Reflex

An infantile reflex normally present at birth and disappearing around 4 to 6 months of age, characterized by a "startle" response to loud noises or sudden movements.

Auscultation of Thorax

The act of listening to the sounds made by the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest with a stethoscope.