The nurse is performing a physical exam on a 3-year-old boy. What method would the nurse use to perform the exam?

Answer: Systematic approach

Explanation: The nurse will start by initiating a play with the child. During the play, the nurse should observe closely to gather information.

Then, the nurse will use systematic approach by examining the least intrusive areas first (like the arm and leg), followed by highly sensitive and painful areas (like the ears, mouth, nose).