A Nurse Reads in the Chart That a Baby Has

question 51

Multiple Choice

A nurse reads in the chart that a baby has a positive crossed extension reflex and asks a more experienced nurse to demonstrate this assessment.How does the nurse perform the assessment?

• A) Place the infant supine, stimulate one foot, and watch for reaction of the other leg.
• B) Tap the infant's forehead gently, and assess for blinking for the first few taps.
• C) Watch the infant attempt to crawl when he is placed on his abdomen.
• D) With the infant prone, stroke one side of the spine; watch the buttocks curve toward the stimulation.

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