The nurse is assisting with a physical examination on a 2-year-old child. In which order should this examination be completed?
A) Head and neck; eyes; ears; nose, mouth; then the back and extremities
B) Back and extremities; eyes, ears, nose, mouth; then the head and neck
C) Back and extremities; head and neck; then the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
D) Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, back, and extremities; then the head and neck
Ans: C
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