You are the nurse admitting a toddler to the pediatric infectious disease unit.What is the single most important component of the child's physical examination?

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Obtaining an accurate history is the single most important component of the child's physical examination as it provides vital information about the child's symptoms, onset, duration, associated symptoms and any potential exposures, which helps in making a diagnosis and determining appropriate treatment. Assessment of heart and lungs, measurement of height and weight, and documentation of parental concerns are also important components of the physical examination, but are secondary to obtaining an accurate history.

You Are the Nurse Admitting a Toddler to the Pediatric