The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 10-year-old girl. The nurse gives her the option of her mother either staying in the room or leaving. How should this action be interpreted?
A) Appropriate because of child's age
B) Appropriate because mother would be uncomfortable making decisions for child
C) Inappropriate because of child's age
D) Inappropriate because child is same sex as mother

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The older school-age child should be given the option of having the parent present or not. During the examination, the nurse should respect the child's need for privacy. Although the question was appropriate for the child's age, the mother is responsible for making decisions for the child. It is appropriate because of the child's age. During the examination, the nurse must respect the child's privacy. The child should help determine who is present during the examination.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Physical Assessment on a 10-Year-Old