When flexion occurs after touching the palm of an infant's hand, what reflex has been demonstrated?

What will be an ideal response?


Grasp reflex

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The nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long term care facility. Which of the following clients are at risk for sensory deprivation?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. The alert and oriented client who has no family in the area 2. The confused client who has no family in the area 3. The alert and oriented client who has several children, grandchildren, and great-grand children who are all involved in the client's care 4. The alert and oriented client who is unable to move independently 5. The confused client whose hearing aids work intermittently

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The nurse explains the difference between an enabler and a co-dependent is that a co-dependent:

a. covers up the behavior of the substance abuser. b. rationalizes the behavior of the substance abuser. c. uses the behavior of the substance abuser to build up his or her own self-esteem. d. is also a substance abuser.

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To engage the older adults who frequently attend a senior citizens' center in primary disease prevention, the nurse

a. immunizes those attending a weekly lun-cheon against the H1N1 virus. b. arranges for a colorectal cancer screening at the center. c. schedules a speaker to discuss cooking for diabetic patients. d. surveys the members to identify health issues of interest to them.

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Which statement from the parents of an 11-year-old child supports the need for parent education on the topic of physical discipline?

A) "Authority figures, such as parents, should be trusted and respected, not feared." B) "Hitting increases the probability that you are more likely to use aggression to handle conflicts." C) "Spanking is an effective method to let a child know that inappropriate behavior is not tolerated and that it has consequences." D) "Corporal punishment gives the message that violence is acceptable."

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