The school-age patient states to the nurse, "My dad punishes me by hitting me with a belt. I told him I was sorry but it didn't matter." Which assessment finding supports the patient's version of events?
1) A bruise that forms an outline of a hand.
2) A linear bruise.
3) A retinal hemorrhage.
4) A small burn on the arm.
ANS: 2
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