Be wary of the quiet child
While this is very important, Brugha et al (2013) also warn that the child who isn’t quiet ‘may be distressed as a result of pain’ (Brugha et al, 2013: 16).
Reference
Brugha, R. et al, 2013. Paediatric Clinical Examination, London: JP Medical Ltd.
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