Which of the following is a sign of abuse?

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Which of the following is a sign of abuse?

Repeated injuries requiring medical attention signal possible abuse because ongoing harm would lead to multiple injuries that prompt medical care, often with explanations that don’t fully account for how and where the injuries occurred. When a child has frequent visits for injuries, especially if the injuries are in various stages of healing, in unusual places, or inconsistently explained, it raises concern for non-accidental harm. Other options can have legitimate medical causes unrelated to abuse. Poor eyesight can come from refractive errors or eye conditions, fever from infections, and frequent headaches from migraines, infections, or other medical issues. While these symptoms deserve proper evaluation, they aren’t by themselves specific indicators of abuse.

Repeated injuries requiring medical attention signal possible abuse because ongoing harm would lead to multiple injuries that prompt medical care, often with explanations that don’t fully account for how and where the injuries occurred. When a child has frequent visits for injuries, especially if the injuries are in various stages of healing, in unusual places, or inconsistently explained, it raises concern for non-accidental harm.

Other options can have legitimate medical causes unrelated to abuse. Poor eyesight can come from refractive errors or eye conditions, fever from infections, and frequent headaches from migraines, infections, or other medical issues. While these symptoms deserve proper evaluation, they aren’t by themselves specific indicators of abuse.

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