A 3-month-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his father, who is concerned about his son's increasingly lethargic behavior. He states the child fell off the changing table yesterday. Which statement is most accurate about this situation?
A) An accidental fall inside the home is a common cause of serious head trauma in infants and young children.
B) The recommended work-up for a child with this history should include a dilated retinal exam and a skeletal series.
C) The risk for abusive head trauma is highest in toddlers and preschool-aged children.
D) Symptoms of abusive head trauma are to distinguish from symptoms of a serious infection in young infants.
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