The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Physical Assessment on a 10-Year-Old

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 10-year-old girl. The nurse gives her the option of her mother either staying in the room or leaving. This action should be considered which of the following?

• A)Appropriate, because of child's age
• B)Appropriate, because mother would be uncomfortable making decision for child
• C)Inappropriate, because of child's age
• D)Inappropriate, because child is same sex as mother

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