The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a newborn.Stroking the outer sole of the foot assesses which reflex?

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This is a description of the Babinski reflex.Stroking the outer sole of the foot upward from the heel across the ball of the foot causes the big toes to dorsiflex and the other toes to hyperextend.This reflex persists until approximately age 1 year or when the newborn begins to walk.The grasp reflex is elicited by touching the palms or soles at the base of the digits.The digits will flex or grasp.The Perez reflex involves stroking the newborn's back when prone; the child flexes the extremities,elevating the head and pelvis.This disappears at ages 4 to 6 months.When the newborn is held so that the sole of the foot touches a hard surface,there is a reciprocal flexion and extension of the leg,simulating walking.This reflex disappears by ages 3 to 4 weeks.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Reflexes of a Newborn