A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit.At the beginning of the visit,the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler,but as the interview progresses,the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse.Which of the following should the nurse do next to be most successful in interacting with the toddler?

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Although most of the communication is with the parent,do not ignore the child completely.Making contact with the child will help ease into the physical examination later.Begin by asking about the toys the child is playing with or about a special doll or teddy bear brought from home: "Does your doll have a name?" or "What can your truck do?" Bend down to meet the child at his or her eye level.

A Mother Brings Her 28-Month-Old Daughter into the Clinic for a Well-Child