Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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A 6-month old is brought to the ER by her mother. During the assessment, the nurse finds multiple bruises in different stages of healing and decreased range of motion of the right leg. X-ray confirms a fracture of the right femur. Which statement made by the mother would contribute to a diagnosis of child abuse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The mother's inability to recall any injury event, combined with multiple bruises and a femur fracture, raises suspicion of child abuse due to inconsistent history.