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A Newborn Client Has a Positive Babinski's Reflex Upon Admission

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A newborn client has a positive Babinski's reflex upon admission to the nursery.Which of these actions should the nurse take?


A) No action should be taken,because it is considered a normal reflex until the child is about 12 to 18 months of age.
B) Inform the health care provider because it indicates a problem with the central nervous system.
C) Request an order for a blood glucose because it indicates hypoglycemia in the newborn.
D) Watch the newborn carefully because it indicates the possibility of a seizure disorder.

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