The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment for a toddler-age patient. Which approach is most appropriate?
1) Doing the most painful sections first
2) Explaining that the assessment won't be painful
3) Engaging the toddler in games to develop rapport
4) Talking to the parent
ANS: 3
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A) the use of skid-proof mats for the bath tub B) the use of safety gates at stairwells C) correct placement of booster seats for the car D) the use of flame-retardant pajamas
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a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 6