During a neurologic assessment, a patient demonstrates the Babinski reflex. What does a positive Babinski reflex indicate? * * * #nurses #doctors #nursing #medical #nurseexam #NCLEX #nclexreview #nclexrn #registerednurse #medicaldoctor #medicine #nclexprep #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #RN #NMCCBT #fbreels #fypシ゚ @highlight @followers @everyone | Nursing Reference Cards

– PRIMITIVE REFLEXES: THE PLANAR REFLEX – The plantar reflex is elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated (with an object such as a paint brush) and the toes become flexed or spread out. The reflex serves the purpose of protecting the sole of the foot, being normally fully integrated by 1 year of age. Signs of retention include; poor fine motor skills and manual dexterity, immature pencil grip and poor handwriting, weak immune system, poor bladder control, stomach reflux, difficulty proce