When the nurse strokes the sole of a two-year-old client's foot,the big toe rises and the other toes fan out.How should this be interpreted by the nurse?
A)Plantar reflex,which is abnormal for this age
B)Stepping reflex,which is normal for this age
C)Babinski reflex,which is abnormal for this age
D)Moro reflex,which is normal for this age

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The response described is the Babinski reflex, which is normal in infants but should disappear by around 12 months of age. Its presence in a two-year-old is abnormal and may indicate neurological problems.

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