You respond to a 5-year-old child who has been injured while playing in his backyard.It appears that he has broken his arm,but you cannot tell how it occurred.You will need to gather some information regarding what exactly happened.Therefore,you should:

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Getting down to the child's eye level will help establish a better rapport with the child and will make it easier for the child to communicate with you. This will also convey to the child that you are interested in understanding what happened and that you are there to help them. Speaking only to the mother or telling the child that big boys don't cry is not helpful in getting the necessary information. Telling the child that you will not hurt him can be reassuring, but it does not necessarily help you get the information you need.

You Respond to a 5-Year-Old Child Who Has Been Injured