The nurse is beginning an assessment interview with an 8-year-old girl who has been brought in for counseling by her parents. When beginning the interview, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask first?
A) "How are you feeling?"
B) "How old are you?"
C) "Has anyone told you about why you are here today?"
D) "Why do you think I'm talking to you alone without your parents here?
C
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