The nurse notes fanning of the toes when the sole of the foot is stimulated during assessment of the plantar reflex. Which term is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this finding in the medical record?

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The Babinski response is the correct term to use when documenting the finding of toe fanning upon stimulation of the sole of the foot. This reflex is normal in infants but may indicate neurological problems in adults.

The Nurse Notes Fanning of the Toes When the Sole