A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?

The correct answer is C: Bruising around the wrists. This is a potential indicator of physical abuse because bruising around the wrists suggests that the child may have been grabbed or restrained forcefully. It is important to note that bruising in unusual or suspicious locations, such as around the wrists, is often associated with physical abuse. The other choices are not specific indicators of physical abuse. Choice A (Weight in 45th percentile) is a normal growth parameter and does not directly suggest physical abuse. Choice B (Abrasions on the knees) could be indicative of a fall or accident rather than physical abuse. Choice D (Front deciduous teeth missing) is a dental issue and not typically associated with physical abuse in isolation.