A parent presents at the clinic with a 4-year-old child. The child is crying and pacing. The parent states, "I can't take this any more," and leaves the child alone with you. You see in the child's chart that he or she has an anxiety disorder
Your best immediate nursing intervention is:
A) Remain there, in close contact with the child.
B) Ask the child what the problem is.
C) Tell the child to "be quiet; other patients are complaining."
D) Divert the child's attention to a game or toy.
A
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