The nurse must assess a 10-month-old infant. The infant is sitting on the father's lap and appears to be afraid of the nurse and of what might happen next. Which initial action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Initiate a game of peek-a-boo.
B) Ask father to place the infant on the examination table.
C) Undress the infant while he is still sitting on his father's lap.
D) Talk softly to the infant while taking him from his father.

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Jennifer Skelton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Peek-a-boo is an excellent means of initiating communication with infants while maintaining a safe, nonthreatening distance. The child will most likely become upset if separated from his father. As much of the assessment as possible should be done on the father's lap. The nurse should have the father undress the child as needed for the examination.

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