The nurse is preparing to examine a 4-year-old child. Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this age group?

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With preschool children, short, simple explanations should be used. Children at this age are usually willing to undress. An examination of the head should be performed last. During the examination, needed feedback and reassurance should be given to the preschooler. This is a preschool-aged child so the nurse should not explain procedures in detail as that will likely make the child anxious. Children at this age are usually willing to undress and should do so as needed for a thorough examination. An examination of the head should be performed last, not first. During the examination of a preschool-aged child, needed feedback and reassurance should be given to the child and short, simple explanations should be used.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Examine a 4-Year-Old Child