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The nurse is caring for a group of children on the pediatric unit. The nurse should collect further data and explore the possibility of child abuse in which of the following situations?
 
  A) A 10-year-old with a simple fracture of the femur, which the caregiver reports was caused when the child fell down a set of stairs
  B) A 7-year-old with a spiral fracture of the humerus, which the caregiver reports was caused when the child was hit by a bat swung by a Little League teammate
  C) A 9-year-old with a compound fracture of the tibia, which the caregiver reports was caused when the child attempted a flip on a skateboard
  D) A 6-year-old with a greenstick fracture of the wrist, which the caregiver reports was caused when the child fell while ice-skating

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A group of nurses is discussing child abuse, and one nurse suggests that inadequate parenting skills may lead to child abuse. The nurse recognizes that sometimes child abuse occurs because the parent:
 
  A) is responding appropriately to the child's behavior.
  B) believes the child is intentionally trying to make them angry.
  C) may have unrealistic expectations of the child.
  D) works hard to provide for the family and feels unappreciated.


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heinisk01

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


olgavictoria

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Happy to help you


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