Which is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children?
A) Presence of the child's parent
B) Child's physical condition
C) Child's developmental level
D) Child's nonverbal behaviors

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The nurse must be aware of the child's developmental stage to engage in effective communication.The use of both verbal and nonverbal communication should be appropriate to the developmental level.Nonverbal behaviors vary in importance based on the child's developmental level and physical condition.Although the child's physical condition is a consideration,developmental level is much more important.The presence of parents is important when communicating with young children but may be detrimental when speaking with adolescents.

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