You are performing some neurological assessment tests on Daniel. When you ask Daniel to lie supine and flex his head to his chest, what are you assessing?
A. Brudzinski's sign
B. Kernig's sign.
C. Decorticate posturing
D. Decerebrate posturing
Answer: A. Brudzinski's sign
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