Select the BEST Response: You Arrive on the Scene of a Call

Select the BEST response: You arrive on the scene of a call to find an 8 year old male who has different stages of bruising on his chest, back, and around his eye. The child appears fearful when you try to start your assessment and flinches away from you. The parent says the child fell outside while playing and is very shy. You should

A) ask the parent to hold the child while you conduct your assessment.
B) ask the parent whether the child has ever been emotionally or physically abused.
C) talk with the child about each step of the assessment before you perform it.
D) report your suspicion of physical abuse to the appropriate authority.