You have been called to a residence of a woman who fell down the stairs. On scene you find the patient on the couch with a large laceration to her forehead. As you begin assessing and treating her, she states that she did not fall down the stairs, but was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend after inviting him into her home. In this situation, what statement would be most appropriate?

A) "What is the name of your ex-boyfriend?"
B) "Aside from your head, do you hurt anywhere else?"
C) "I am not going to bandage your head so we can preserve evidence."
D) "Why did you invite your ex-boyfriend over to your house?"

B

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