The nurse suspects clubfoot in the newborn and assesses for the condition by doing which of the following?
1. Adducting the foot and listening for a click.
2. Moving the foot to midline and determining resistance.
3. Extending the foot and observing for pain.
4. Stimulating the sole of the foot.
2
Explanation: 2. Clubfoot is suspected when the foot does not turn to a midline position or align readily.
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