The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 10-year-old girl. The nurse gives her the option of her mother staying in the room or leaving. This action should be considered which?
a. Appropriate because of child's age
b. Appropriate, but the mother may be uncomfortable
c. Inappropriate because of child's age
d. Inappropriate because child is same sex as mother
ANS: A
It is appropriate to give older school-age children the option of having the parent present or not. During the examination, the nurse should respect the child's need for privacy. Children who are 10 years old are minors, and parents are responsible for health care decisions. The mother of a 10-year-old child would not be uncomfortable. The child should help determine who is present during the examination.
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