A middle-aged woman has brought a fussy baby to the pediatric clinic. After placing the woman and child in an exam room, which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?
A.
"Have you taken the baby's temperature?"
B.
"How are you related to the baby?"
C.
"How long has the baby been so fussy?"
D.
"What brings you to the office today?"
ANS: B
It is crucial to establish the relationship between a child and the adult who brings the child in for treatment. The nurse should ascertain the woman's identity; it is possible she is not legally able to provide consent for treatment. The other questions are important assessment questions, but establishing the identity of the adult comes first.
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