Bruce is called to the pediatric unit of the tertiary care hospital. A child has been brought in with multiple medical issues. As Bruce enters the room, he sees a child who is pale, small for his age, and lethargic. Despite a complete medical workup, the medical staff is unable to determine what is causing the child to be so sick. The next day, the pediatrician calls Bruce. The night nurse found the child’s mother injecting the child with something that was cloudy and smelled sweet. The syringe was taken to the hospital lab, and the staff determined antifreeze was in the syringe. Bruce calls the child welfare department to make a report of suspected _______________________.
a. Physical abuse
b. Neglect
c. Risk of harm
d. Medical child abuse
Ans: d
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