During evaluation of a 6-year-old with behavioral concerns, the child's mother appears distracted and minimizes the child's symptoms. The MOST appropriate next step is to

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ARequest a teacher observation form only
BDismiss the behavioral concerns as insignificant
CScreen the mother for depression using a validated tool
DRefer the child for immediate psychiatric evaluation

✓ Correct answer: C. Screen the mother for depression using a validated tool Maternal mental health significantly impacts child behavior and symptom reporting. When a parent appears distracted or minimizing symptoms, screening for maternal depression is crucial as it can affect both the accuracy of reported symptoms and the child's behavior.

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