You are in the home of a 28-month-old boy whose mother called EMS because he fell while running and struck his forehead on the corner of a table. The patient has a hematoma on his forehead but seems to have forgotten about the injury and is entertaining himself with some building blocks. Which of the following is the best way to begin assessing the child?
A) To avoid upsetting him, observe him from a distance and make no physical contact with him.
B) Pick him up from the floor with a cheerful, "Hey partner!"
C) Sit next to him and ask if you can play with some of his toys.
D) Ask his mother to pick him up and hold him on her lap.
D
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