While Evaluating the Reflexes of a Newborn,the Nurse Notes That

question 22

Multiple Choice

While evaluating the reflexes of a newborn,the nurse notes that with a loud noise the newborn symmetrically abducts and extends his arms,his fingers fan out and form a C with the thumb and forefinger,and he has a slight tremor.How would the nurse document this positive finding?

• A) Tonic neck reflex
• B) Glabellar (Myerson)reflex
• C) Babinski reflex
• D) Moro reflex

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