A Nurse Is Working in the Emergency Room When a Child

A nurse is working in the emergency room when a child is brought in with injuries and a history that suggests sexual abuse. The child is not cooperative. Which of the following reasons presents the best rationale for waiting until the child is cooperative, instead of restraining and forcing the child to submit to the examination?

A) The hospital staff would likely be charged with abuse.
B) One of the parents may object to restraint if both have not signed informed consent, especially if they are divorced.
C) Forcing participation may damage the child's ability to give testimony in a criminal case.
D) Forced examination may not provide accurate results.