What should the nurse recognize as a possible indicator of child abuse in a 4-year-old child being treated for ear pain at the emergency department on a cold winter day? (Select all that apply.)

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These clothes are inappropriate for the weather and possibly too big.Dirty,broken teeth possibly show neglect of basic needs.Body image distortion is another possible clue to child abuse.Although it may be unusual for this child to want to be hugged by the nurse,it is not an indicator of child abuse.Answerwering questions using complete sentences and smiling is appropriate for a 4-year-old.

What Should the Nurse Recognize as a Possible Indicator of Child