What is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?
a. Inappropriate response of child
b. Inappropriate parental concern for the degree of injury
c. Absence of parents for questioning about child's injuries
d. Incompatibility between the history and injury observed
ANS: D
Conflicting stories about the "accident" are the most indicative red flags of abuse. The child or caregiver may have an inappropriate response, but this is subjective. Parents should be questioned at some point during the investigation.
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