A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old Asian child with injuries sustained after “falling from a bicycle.” The child’s injuries are inconsistent with the provided history. He is brought in by his mother, a physician, who also has resolving facial injuries. When questioned, the mother cannot recall how she received her injuries. Which of the following factors supports the nurse’s suspicion of child abuse?
high level of parental education
suspicion of spousal abuse
the ethnic heritage of the child and family
This situation is not likely child abuse.
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