The nurse is preparing to elicit the Babinski reflex on a 6-month-old infant. Which technique should the nurse use?
A. Stroke the plantar surface of the foot from the heel to the toe.
B. Turn the infant's head to one side while the infant is supine.
C. Hold the infant upright and allow the feet to touch a surface.
D. Touch the infant's foot at the base of the toes.
Answer: A
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