You are assessing a 5-year-old boy who is complaining of arm pain after falling down three steps. As you assess the patient, he tries to bite you when you lay hands on him. His mother is at his side. Which of the following statements is appropriate to make regarding the behavior of biting?
a. "I know that you do not feel good, but biting is not okay."
b. "If you bite me, I will not help you feel better."
c. "Mom, you need to stop him from trying to bite me."
d. "Do you bite your mother? Why would you try to bite me?"
Answer: a. "I know that you do not feel good, but biting is not okay."
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