The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a 2-Year-Old

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 2-year-old with cold symptoms and a fever at home of 101.7 F (38.7 C) .  The parent is concerned about the child's ability to cooperate during the examination.  Place the components of assessment in the order the nurse would perform them.  All options must be used.

A) Auscultate the child's heart and lungs
B) Interact with the parent in a friendly manner
C) Measure the child's height and weight
D) Play with the child using a finger puppet
E) Take the child's vital signs

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