Several Children Are Seen in the Emergency Department for Treatment

question 10

Multiple Choice

Several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of various illnesses and injuries. Which assessment finding would create the most suspicion for child abuse? The child who has

• A) complaints of abdominal pain.
• B) repeated middle ear infections.
• C) bruises on extremities.
• D) diarrhea.

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