A patient in the supine position with the head flexed to the chest is not experiencing any pain, resistance, or flexion of the hips or knees. What is the nurse assessing in this patient?

A. Brudzinski sign
B. Doll's-eyes reflex
C. Kernig sign
D. Babinski reflex


Answer: A

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