Your patient is an eight-year-old girl. As you approach her, you note that she is holding her right arm against her body, cradling it with the left arm. To find out what happened, which of the following is the best approach?

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Sitting next to the patient and asking her what happened is the best approach as it allows the child to communicate her own symptoms and tells you what she is feeling or experiencing. This could lead to a better understanding of the issue and provides valuable information for diagnosis and treatment. It is also important to involve the parents in the conversation and obtain their input as well.

Your Patient Is an Eight-Year-Old Girl