An infant presents to the emergency department (ED) with physical injuries. The nurse is taking the child's history. Which parental statement would cause the nurse to be suspicious of abuse?

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The statement about the baby's 18-month-old brother trying to pull the baby out of the crib and dropping the baby on the floor raises suspicion because an 18-month-old child typically does not have the physical ability or cognitive understanding to attempt such a complex action, suggesting the explanation might be fabricated to cover up abuse.

An Infant Presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with Physical