You are assessing a responsive child who is seated and leaning forward. How should you position her during your assessment?

Name: You are assessing a responsive child who is seated and leaning forward. How should you position her during your assessment?
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Having the child maintain her current position is appropriate because the position of leaning forward can indicate that she is having difficulty breathing and this position helps to maximize airway patency and ease of breathing.

You Are Assessing a Responsive Child Who Is Seated and Leaning