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    Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025

    A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency room. Which factor should lead the RN to suspect that the child may have experienced abusive head trauma?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Large bruises on the body may indicate trauma but are not specific to abusive head trauma. B. Laceration to forearm may indicate trauma but are not specific to abusive head trauma. C. Sunken fontanelles may indicate trauma but are not specific to abusive head trauma. D. Retinal hemorrhages is a hallmark sign of shaken baby syndrome.

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