Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
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Passage / Scenario
A newborn's Babinski reflexA nurse is performing an assessment of a newborn's Babinski reflex. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Dorsiflexion of the great toe is the normal Babinski reflex in newborns, persisting until about age 2. Other responses indicate abnormal reflexes.