The Nurse Notices That the Mother of a 2-Year-Old Boy

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse notices that the mother of a 2-year-old boy brings him into the clinic quite frequently for various injuries and suspects there may be some child abuse involved. What should the nurse look for during an inspection of this child's mouth?

• A) Swollen, red tonsils
• B) Ulcerations on the hard palate
• C) Bruising on the buccal mucosa or gums
• D) Small yellow papules along the hard palate

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