You are assessing a 5-year-old boy who complains of arm pain after falling down three steps. As you physically assess the patient, he tries to bite your hands. His mother is at his side. Which statement by you is appropriate to make regarding the behavior of biting?
A) "If you bite me, I will not help you feel better."
B) "Do you bite your mother? Why would you try to bite me?"
C) "Mom, you need to stop him from biting me."
D) "I know that you hurt, but biting is not okay."
D) "I know that you hurt, but biting is not okay."
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a. 3600 ml b. 4800 ml c. 5400 ml d. 6000 ml
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