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    Ati nur235 paediatrics final proctored exam

    During a routine assessment of an 8-month-old, the nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which finding should the nurse expect for an infant of this age?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The Moro reflex, where the infant cries and extends both arms and legs in response to a loud noise, typically disappears by 4-6 months of age and would not be expected at 8 months. B. The Babinski reflex, where the toes fan upward and out when the outer edge of the sole is stroked, is normal in infants and usually disappears by 12-24 months of age. C. The tonic neck reflex (fencing reflex) typically disappears around 4-6 months of age, so it would not be expected in an 8-month-old. D. The rooting reflex, where the infant turns their head toward the side of stimulation when the cheek is stroked, typically disappears by 3-4 months of age.

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