A 2-Year-Old Child Has Been Brought to the Clinic for a Well-Child

A 2-year-old child has been brought to the clinic for a well-child checkup. What is the best way for the nurse to begin the assessment?

A) Ask the parent to place the child on the examining table.
B) Have the parent remove all of the child's clothing before the examination.
C) Allow the child to keep a security object such as a toy or blanket during the examination.
D) Initially focus the interactions on the child, essentially ignoring the parent until the child's trust has been obtained.