You have been called for a 2-year-old female who has fallen and is bleeding from a head laceration. Her mother states that she was running down the hallway when she fell, striking her head on a side table. You suspect that part of the reason she fell is that:
A) her head is proportionately larger and heavier than an adult's.
B) she has low blood sugar, making her unstable.
C) she is still new to walking and may be unstable on her feet.
D) both A and C are contributing factors.
D
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