After obtaining a history from the parents and inspecting the skin, the nurse determines which child needs further evaluation?

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Bruising in unusual areas (such as upper arms, back, buttocks, and abdomen) or multiple bruises found at different stages of healing should be further investigated to determine if there is abuse. The child mentioned in option A has a stork bite birthmark on the back of the neck and an upper respiratory allergy or viral infection. Option B is a strawberry hemangioma, a birthmark that disappears by 5 years of age. The child mentioned in option C probably fell down while running, skinned both knees, and tried to break the fall with the hands.

After Obtaining a History from the Parents and Inspecting the Skin