What Should the Nurse Recognize as a Possible Indicator of Child

question 17

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse recognize as a possible indicator of child abuse in a 4-year-old child being treated for ear pain at the emergency department on a chilly Christmas Day in New York State? Select all that apply.

• A) The child extends his arms to be hugged by the nurse.
• B) The child is wearing clean, baggy shorts, sandals, and an oversized T-shirt.
• C) The child answers all questions in complete sentences, and smiles afterward.
• D) The child has dirty, broken teeth.
• E) The child states "I'm so fat" when the nurse tells his mother he weighs 25 lb.

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