The nurse in the pediatric emergency department is concerned that a child has been a victim of abuse
According to the 2008 statistics on child abuse and neglect from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the highest incidence of abuse and neglect were:
a. 1–3 years old. c. 8–11 years old.
b. younger than 1 year. d. 12–15 years old.
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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