When assessing a 3-year-old child for possible injuries after the child fell down a flight of stairs, which finding would raise the EMT's suspicion that the child may be a victim of physical abuse?
A) The child cries when you palpate his arm
B) Several bruises are located on his knees and shins
C) The child is fearful and appears thinner than other children this age
D) Bruises are found on his chest and abdomen
D) Bruises are found on his chest and abdomen
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