The nurse is taking care of a toddler who is admitted to the hospital for the first time. Which approach should the nurse take when approaching the child?
1. Make the initial approach with the parent present.
2. Approach the without the parent present.
3. Enter the room hurriedly while talking to the child.
4. Stay outside the room while speaking to the child.
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Rationale:
1. Make the initial approach in the parents' presence whenever possible.
2. Approaching without the parent present will create anxiety in the child.
3. Approach the child slowly when meeting her for the first time.
4. Always enter the room slowly and speak to the parent first and then the child.
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