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Question 1 of 2 :

A nurse is assessing a newborn’s reflexes.

Which of the following actions by the nurse would elicit the tonic neck reflex?

A Holding the newborn upright with feet touching a flat surface.

B Stroking the outer edge of the sole of the newborn’s foot up toward the toes.

C Turning the newborn’s head to one side while in a supine position.

D Clapping hands or making a loud noise near the newborn.

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