The nurse holds an infant upright and allows his feet to brush the surface of the examination table.Which of the following is the normal reflex response to this stimulation?

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The stepping reflex occurs when the infant is held upright and his or her feet brush a horizontal surface distal to the feet.Drawing the legs up tight against the lower abdomen would be an abnormal response.Extending the legs against pressure is a positive magnet reflex.Curling the toes in,then fanning them outward,is a positive Babinski reflex.

The Nurse Holds an Infant Upright and Allows His Feet