The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to:
a. explain that you will be gentle.
b. hand the child a picture book.
c. let the child hold the stethoscope while you listen.
d. tell the child that he or she will get a lol-lipop for good behavior.
C
The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to encourage the child to participate by helping you. Ask the child to hold the end piece of the ste-thoscope or to "blow out" your flashlight.
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