When examining an infant, the nurse should examine which area first?

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The least-distressing steps are performed first, saving the invasive steps of the examination of the eye, ear, nose, and throat until last. Examination of the ear, nose, and throat are considered more invasive and the invasive steps of the examination should be performed last. The least-distressing steps, such as examination of the abdomen, should be performed first.

When Examining an Infant, the Nurse Should Examine Which Area