The nurse is preparing to assess a client's reflexes. What equipment should the nurse gather before entering the room?
1. Sterile gloves
2. Clean gloves
3. Percussion hammer
4. Penlight
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Sterile gloves are not needed to test reflexes.
Rationale 2: Clean gloves are not needed to test reflexes.
Rationale 3: A percussion hammer is used to test reflexes.
Rationale 4: A penlight is not used to test reflexes.
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