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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse in a pediatric unit is assisting with providing care for multiple children. Which of the following physical findings and parental reports should cause the nurse to suspect child maltreatment?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A. Spiral fractures are often associated with child abuse, especially when they occur in non-ambulatory infants or toddlers who can't generate enough force to cause such injuries themselves.B. Bruises from a collision with furniture can be common in preschoolers, and there's no immediate indication of child maltreatment.C. Head injuries from falls, especially during adolescence, are common and may not necessarily indicate child maltreatment.D. While a black eye could be concerning, it's not necessarily indicative of child maltreatment and could be the result of a fight with a classmate.

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