Which is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?
a. Inappropriate parental concern for the degree of injury
b. Absence of parents for questioning about child's injuries
c. Inappropriate response of child
d. Incompatibility between the history and injury observed
ANS: D
Conflicting stories about the "accident" are the most indicative red flags of abuse. Inappropriate response of caregiver or child may be present, but is subjective. Parents should be questioned at some point during the investigation.
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