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Plantar Grasp Reflex
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Showing 2 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is assessing a newborn’s plantar grasp reflex.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex?
Explanation
The nurse should place a finger under the toes and observe for curling.
This is the plantar grasp reflex, which is an involuntary movement that newborns make when their feet are stimulated.The reflex is present at birth and disappears between 9 to 12 months of age.
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a plantar grasp reflex.
The nurse should recognize that this reflex is
Explanation
The plantar grasp reflex is an involuntary movement of the toes when the sole of the foot is stimulated.It is usually present at or soon after birth and disappears between 6 and 12 months of age.
It is a sign of normal development and function of the spinal cord and brain.
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