If a Child Presents with Multiple Fractures of Different Ages

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a child presents with multiple fractures of different ages or stages of healing, what should be the next action of the interdisciplinary healthcare team?

• A) Interview the parents regarding cause of injuries
• B) Rule out bone fragility due to prematurity, osteomyelitis, or osteogenesis imperfecta
• C) Put the child on a police hold until a definitive diagnosis is made
• D) Assess the child for other forms of abuse and neglect

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