The nurse is providing care for a 2-year-old client. When assessing the client's risk for abuse, which increase this client's risk? Select all that apply
A) The child has bruises on the knees and shins.
B) The child's parents are married.
C) The child is less than 3 years old.
D) The child is deaf.
E) The child's parents are unemployed and receive medical assistance.
Answer: C, D, E
Risk factors for child abuse include poverty, age less than 3 years, and child disability or condition that requires a great deal of care. Marriage of the parents and bruises on the knees and shins are not risk factors for abuse.
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