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A Child Is Admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) for Scald

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A child is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for scald burns to the buttocks and thighs. According to the mother, she was preparing the child's bath and before she could test the water, the child fell in and was scalded. Which would cause the nurse to suspect abuse?


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