Osteogenesis Imperfecta causes social workers to be involved with the case. Children with this disease process present to the emergency rooms similar to a child with/experiencing __________
1. Abuse.
2. Mental illness.
3. Malnutrition.
4. Congenital deformities.
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1. The types and frequency of fractures of a child with Osteogenesis Imperfecta are similar to children who are abused.
2. The child would not present with a mental illness characteristic.
3. Osteogenesis Imperfecta can cause the child to be small in stature, but generally well nourished.
4. Social work does not need to be involved for a child with congenital deformities.
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