The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a 1-Year-Old Client for Signs

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess a 1-year-old client for signs of discomfort. When conducting the assessment, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) Asking the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0-10 during the assessment process
B) Asking the parent to hold the client in the lap during the assessment process
C) Reading a book to the client during the assessment process
D) Recommending that the parent leave the room during the assessment process