The Nurse Documents a Normal Finding from the Babinski Reflex

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse documents a normal finding from the Babinski reflex as the:

• A) Downward curl of the toes
• B) Big toe bending upward
• C) Spreading out of the toes
• D) Pain in the big toe

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Definitions:

Regression

A return to an earlier or less developed state, often in psychology referring to the adoption of behaviors not typical of the current developmental stage.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows information to be stored, retained, and recalled from the past.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Repression

The psychological act of excluding distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from conscious awareness, often considered a defense mechanism.