You have been called to care for an unattended 6-year-old girl who has vomited once and is complaining of mild abdominal pain. When you are performing the physical assessment and obtaining a SAMPLE history, which of the following approaches would be considered most appropriate?
a. Asking her questions that can be answered with a "yes" or "no"
b. Standing above her and smiling while you ask questions
c. Allowing her to play with your stethoscope before listening to her lungs
d. Using "baby talk" when asking her questions about her pain
Answer: c
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