A parent brings a 3-year-old child to the clinic with a complaint of a painful elbow. The pediatrician orders an X-ray, which reveals the child has a dislocated elbow. The pediatrician or the office nurse will:

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This scenario describes a common injury in young children known as "nursemaid's elbow," which often occurs when a child's arm is pulled. It is not typically associated with abuse, and educating the family about avoiding pulling the child's arm is appropriate.

A Parent Brings a 3-Year-Old Child to the Clinic with a Complaint