A nurse is attempting to obtain vital signs from a restless toddler who is clinging to his mother's legs and asking to go home. Which of the following would be the best nursing intervention to accomplish this task?
A) Perform the blood pressure assessment first because it is the most frightening procedure for a child.
B) Perform as many of the assessments as possible with the child seated on the parent's lap.
C) Do not allow the child to see the instruments until they are ready to be used.
D) Remove any distractions (e.g., toys/dolls from the room to improve concentration).
B
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If a newborn is not dried thoroughly after a bath, it is most likely that the newborn will:
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