The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?

A The nurse places her thumb on the muscle inset in the antecubital space and taps the thumb briskly with the reflex hammer. C The nurse instructs the client to dangle her legs as the nurse strikes the area below the patella with the blunt side of the reflex hammer. D The nurse instructs the client to place her arms loosely at her side as the nurse strikes the muscle insert just above the wrist. B The nurse loosely suspends the client's arm in an open hand while tapping the back of the client's elbow.