The nurse is reviewing case files for children at risk for injury resulting in brain injury. Which child is at most risk for experiencing this type of violence?
a. A Caucasian, 6-month-old infant living with a single mother
b. An African-American, 24-month-old child living with her grandmother
c. A Mexican, 3-year-old child living in an inner city apartment
d. A Japanese, 8-year-old child living in a home with three generations of family
ANS: A
The highest incidence of traumatic brain injury occurs in Caucasian children aged birth to 1 year, and the abuse occurs most often from women.
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