A nurse is providing care to a child who has been abused. Which characteristics are most likely present in this child's family? Select all that apply
a. The parents are unemployed.
b. There is no support network willing to offer assistance.
c. The parents are not knowledgeable about child development.
d. The mother seems frightened of her partner.
A, B, C, D
Risk factors for child abuse include unemployed parents, no support network, parents not know-ledgeable about child development, and a mother who is scared of her partner.
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