A pediatric nurse strokes the bottom of a newborn's foot, and the toes fan upward. Which reflex was elicited, and what does it tell us about the baby's health?
a) The startle response tells us the baby may have a hearing deficit.
b) The Moro reflex suggests the baby needs immediate medical attention.
c) The Babinski reflex suggests the baby has a normal central nervous system.
d) The rooting reflex tells us the baby probably suffered central nervous system damage.
C
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