A baby Darcy has just been born to mother Helen. A nurse is teaching Helen how to elicit an appropriate palmer reflex in baby Darcy. How should the nurse teach baby Darcy's mother Helen to elicit a good palmer reflex?

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The nurse should teach baby Darcy's mother Helen to elicit a good palmer reflex by placing a finger in each of Darcy's hands to stimulate the grasp. This is vitally important to detect in the first few hours after birth as a defect could lead to a long term disability if not detected early for intervention.

A Baby Darcy Has Just Been Born to Mother Helen