The nurse is expected to assess a client for the presence of pathological reflexes. Which of the following reflexes should the nurse plan to assess? Select all that apply
1. Babinski
2. Grasp
3. Snout
4. Sucking
5. Achilles
1. Babinski
2. Grasp
3. Snout
4. Sucking
Rationale: Babinski. The Babinski reflex is an example of a pathological reflex. Grasp. The grasp reflex is an example of a pathological reflex. Snout. The snout reflex is an example of a pathological reflex. Sucking. The sucking reflex is an example of a pathological reflex. Achilles. The Achilles reflex is a muscle stretch reflex.
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