An older patient with a black eye is diagnosed with a broken arm that is reported as being caused by falling on a shovel while clearing snow from a walkway. Why should the nurse suspect physical abuse with this patient?
1. The patient is confused.
2. The patient is 65 years old.
3. The patient is African American.
4. The patient's testing results are inconsistent with the history given.
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Rationale: There is no evidence to suggest that the patient is confused.
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