Put the following nursing assessments of a toddler in the best order for the nurse to proceed
1. Examination of eyes,ears,and throat
2. Auscultation of chest
3. Palpation of abdomen
4. Developmental assessment
Answer:4,2,3,1
Rationale:In examining a toddler,it is usually best to go from least invasive to most invasive examination in order to build their trust and cooperation. Developmental assessment involves visual inspection and activities that the toddler may view as games and will likely cooperate with. Auscultation is usually less threatening to the toddler than palpation,especially if the nurse were to use the stethoscope on a parent or a toy. The most uncomfortable,invasive exam for the toddler is most likely to be the examination of the eyes,ears,and throat,so that should be performed last.
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