A child is admitted for scald burns to his buttocks and thighs. According to the mother, she was preparing the child's bath and before she could test the water, the child fell in and was scalded. The nurse would suspect child abuse because:

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Burns on a child's buttocks and thighs, with hands and feet free of burns, suggest the child was deliberately placed in hot water rather than accidentally falling in, as hands or feet would likely be affected in an accidental fall.

A Child Is Admitted for Scald Burns to His Buttocks