The nurse is preparing to assess a client’s reflexes. What equipment s

The nurse is preparing to assess a client’s reflexes. What equipment should the nurse gather before entering the room?

1. Sterile gloves
2. Clean gloves
3. Percussion hammer
4. Penlight

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Sterile gloves are not needed to test reflexes.
Rationale 2: Clean gloves are not needed to test reflexes.
Rationale 3: A percussion hammer is used to test reflexes.
Rationale 4: A penlight is not used to test reflexes.