The nurse is assisting with a physical examination on a child who has been admitted with a diagnosis of possible child abuse
Which finding should alert the nurse to the possibility that the child may have been abused?
A) The child has a fractured bone
B) The child has bruises on the knees and elbows
C) The child is hyperactive and angry
D) The child has a burn that has not been treated
Ans: D
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