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A nurse is teaching a group of parents about infant reflexes.
Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
the plantar grasp reflex does not help the baby walk. It is a primitive reflex that was once essential for ape infants in arboreal life.
the plantar grasp reflex is not stronger than the palmar grasp reflex.
The palmar grasp reflex is when the fingers close around an object placed in the palm of the hand. It is a stronger and more consistent reflex than the plantar grasp reflex.
the plantar grasp reflex does not disappear when the baby starts to crawl. It disappears before that, usually between 6 and 12 months of age. Crawling typically begins around 9 to 10 months of age.
This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because it accurately describes the duration of the plantar grasp reflex in infants.
The plantar grasp reflex is when the toes flex and adduce 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.
This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because it accurately describes the duration of the plantar grasp reflex in infants.
The plantar grasp reflex is when the toes flex and adduce 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.