Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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Passage / Scenario
A child sustains a fractured femur in a bicycle accident. However, the admission x-ray films reveal evidence of fractures of other long bones in various stages of healing.The nurse determines that this child should be assessed for:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Multiple fractures in various healing stages suggest non-accidental trauma, indicating child abuse.