A nurse sees a baby whose left arm is in a flexed position and is held in place by pinning the cuff of the baby's T-shirt sleeve to the opposite shoulder.What can the nurse conclude about this baby?

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A broken clavicle is often treated by pinning the infant's arm as described.Duchenne-Erb paralysis is a type of brachial plexus injury caused by nerve injury to C5-T1.Klumpke paralysis is another type of brachial plexus injury caused by nerve injury to C5-C7.Wrist fractures in infants are uncommon.

A Nurse Sees a Baby Whose Left Arm Is in a Flexed