A 27-Month-Old Toddler Who Is in the Pediatric Office for a Well-Child

A 27-month-old toddler who is in the pediatric office for a well-child visit begins to cry the moment he is placed on the examination table. The parent attempts to comfort the toddler, but nothing is effective. Which would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A) Instruct the father to hold the toddler down tightly to complete the examination.
B) Allow the toddler to sit on the parent's lap and begin the assessment.
C) Ask another nurse in the office to hold the toddler, since the parent is not able to control the toddler's behavior.
D) Allow the toddler to stand on the floor until the crying stops.