You are called to a home for a 7-year-old female with a suspected upper respiratory infection. As you assess the patient, you note a bruise to her right upper arm. As you continue to assess and care for this child, you should:
A) Apply an ice pack to the arm and transport the patient
B) Note the bruise and continue to treat for the respiratory infection
C) Ask the mother if the child hurt herself playing
D) Treat the respiratory infection and perform a head-to-toe assessment
D) Treat the respiratory infection and perform a head-to-toe assessment
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What will be an ideal response?