The nurse is beginning her routine assessment on a 3-year-old child.To gain trust and support from the child,the most appropriate action by the nurse is to:

A) Explain to the child what is going to be done at the visit
B) Allow the child to control the pace of the assessment
C) Encourage the parents to leave the room during the assessment
D) Play a game of ball with the child

When performing an assessment on a toddler,the nurse must be sensitive to the fact that children of this age are generally fearful of strangers.Thus,before beginning an assessment you will need to establish a rapport with the child.To do so,the nurse might engage in play,for example,playing catch with a ball.Additionally,encourage parents to relieve their child's stress and anxiety by holding the child during the exam and speaking to the child in a calm and reassuring voice.