The nurse notices that the mother of a 2-year-old boy brings him into the clinic quite frequently for various injuries and suspects there may be some child abuse involved.During inspection of his mouth, the nurse should look for:

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The nurse should assess for any bruising or laceration on the buccal mucosa or gums of an infant or young child.Trauma may indicate child abuse from forced feeding of a bottle or spoon.

The Nurse Notices That the Mother of a 2-Year-Old Boy