A nurse is attempting to assess a toddler, who is being uncooperative. What action by the nurse would be best to accomplish this task?
A.
Get on the floor while assessing the child.
B.
Give the child toys to play with.
C.
Have the parent restrain the toddler.
D.
Visit with the parent for a short while.
ANS: D
Young children need to feel comfortable with the nurse before they will be cooperative. At this age, the best way to improve the child's comfort level is for the nurse to establish a rapport with the parent(s). Once the child becomes comfortable with the nurse present, he or she is more likely to cooperate. Giving toys and getting on the same level of the child are helpful, age-appropriate actions, but not the best answer. Having the parent restrain the child would be the last resort unless the assessment technique could injure a struggling child (e.g., otoscopic examination of the ear).
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