Which pediatric patient is at increased risk for child abuse,necessitating a focused nursing assessment?

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Premature infants and infants with medical conditions such as reflux are at increased risk for child abuse because they may be perceived as being more "difficult" to care for by stressed or overwhelmed caregivers. It is important for nurses to conduct a focused assessment on these patients and their families to assess for any signs of abuse. The other options do not have any known factors that would increase the risk for child abuse.

Which Pediatric Patient Is at Increased Risk for Child Abuse,necessitating