You must assess the pupils of a five-year-old who fell off a bed while playing. Which of the following statements would be MOST appropriate prior to performing this assessment?

A) "Open your eyes so that I can look at your pretty eyes."
B) "I am going to look at your pupils with my light."
C) "I am going to use this light to look into your eyes."
D) "I need to test your visual acuity by shining a light in your eyes."


Answer: A

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