When meeting a toddler for the first time,the nurse initiates contact by

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More positive interactions occur when the toddler perceives the meeting in a nonthreatening way.Placing yourself at the toddler's level and speaking softly can be less threatening for the child.Picking a toddler up at an initial meeting is a threatening action and will more likely result in a negative response from the child.Toddlers are unlikely to respond to direct questions at a first meeting.Telling the toddler you are the nurse is not likely to facilitate or encourage cooperation.The toddler perceives you as a stranger and will find the action threatening.

When Meeting a Toddler for the First Time,the Nurse Initiates