An 18-month-old is brought to the emergency room by her babysitter. The babysitter states, "She fell from the sofa an hour ago and has not been herself since
" Upon questioning, the babysitter appears to be unsure of time and other facts about the incident. Which of the following questions would be most effective in obtaining more information about the child's injuries?
A) "Why did you leave the baby alone on the couch?"
B) "Have you taken a course in safe babysitting?"
C) "Tell me what was happening before she fell."
D) "Where are her parents? Do they know this happened?"
C
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