The Nurse Is Performing an Oral Examination on a Preschool

The nurse is performing an oral examination on a preschool child. Which strategies should the nurse use to encourage the child to open the mouth for the examination? (Select all that apply.)

A) Lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab.
B) Perform the examination in front of a mirror.
C) Let the child examine someone else's mouth first.
D) Have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath.
E) Use a tongue blade to help the child open his or her mouth.