You have been summoned to a residence for a child who ingested a liquid pesticide. On scene, the worried parents inform you that their 4-year-old son and some friends were playing in the garage and apparently found some pesticide, which their son says he tasted. Assessment indicates that he is alert, oriented, and crying and has some white powder around his mouth. After performing the initial assessment and finding no life-threatening conditions, it is imperative that the EMT make which question or statement:

A) "Do you think this was an intentional act?"
B) "I need to see the other children."
C) "Are all of his shots up-to-date?"
D) "These chemicals need to be put out of reach."

B) "I need to see the other children."

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