A teacher asks the school health nurse to assess a child for neglect.Which of the following assessment findings could indicate neglect?

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Physical neglect refers to failure to provide adequate food,clothing,shelter,hygiene,or necessary medical care; emotional neglect refers to the omission of basic nurturing,acceptance,and caring essential for health development.Lice are a common problem among school children,and the presence of lice does not indicate neglect.Failure to attend parent-teacher conferences should not be construed as neglect,because various reasons,such as employment requirements,may prevent parents who care from attending.Bruising is a sign of physical abuse rather than neglect.

A Teacher Asks the School Health Nurse to Assess a Child