During a Well Child Assessment of an 18­month­old Child, the Primary

question 6

Multiple Choice

During a well child assessment of an 18­month­old child, the primary care
pediatric nurse practitioner observes the child becoming irritable and uncooperative. The parent tells the child to stop fussing. What will the nurse practitioner do?

• A) Allow the parent to put the child in a "timeout."
• B) Ask the parent about usual discipline practices.
• C) Offer the child a book or a toy to look at.
• D) Stop the exam since the child has reached a "meltdown."

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