Which Technique Will the Nurse Use to Facilitate the History

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which technique will the nurse use to facilitate the history and physical examination of a small child?

• A) Examine the child's hands and feet before listening to breath sounds.
• B) Direct assessment questions to the child to avoid unwanted parental influence.
• C) Gently palpate the child's abdomen before auscultating for bowel sounds.
• D) Call the parents by their first names to establish a more trusting bond.

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