Which response does a nurse expect when testing ankle clonus of a healthy woman?
A) No movement of the foot
B) Plantar flexion of the foot
C) Extension of the lower leg
D) Dorsiflexion of the foot

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No movement of the foot is the expected response from a healthy woman. Plantar flexion of the foot is not a response to ankle clonus. Extension of the lower leg is not a response to ankle clonus. Dorsiflexion of the foot is an abnormal response of ankle clonus.

Which Response Does a Nurse Expect When Testing Ankle Clonus