The nurse attempts to elicit the Moro reflex on a newborn,and assesses movement of the right arm only.Based on this finding,the nurse immediately assesses:

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If the nurse only assessed movement of the right arm during the Moro reflex, it is important to assess the clavicle as a potential injury or fracture may be causing limited movement on that side. Ortolani's maneuver assesses for hip dislocation, Babinski's reflex tests for upper motor neuron injury, and the Gallant reflex checks for spinal cord damage.

The Nurse Attempts to Elicit the Moro Reflex on a Newborn,and