A 9-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with seizures,an apical pulse of 76,and difficulty breathing.There are no external signs of injury,although the physician notes retinal hemorrhages.What do these findings indicate?
A)Amblyopia
B)Shaken baby syndrome
C)Failure to thrive
D)Infant colic

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The presence of seizures, retinal hemorrhages, and no external signs of injury suggest shaken baby syndrome, which is a form of abuse caused by shaking an infant forcefully. The apical pulse and difficulty breathing may be related to the severity of the injury. Amblyopia, failure to thrive, and infant colic do not typically present with these symptoms.

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