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Question 1 of 2 :

A nurse is assessing a newborn’s plantar grasp reflex.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex?

A Place a finger under the toes and observe for curling.

B Stroke the outer edge of the sole and observe for fanning.

C Apply pressure to the sole and observe for crawling.

D Touch the top of the mouth and observe for sucking.

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