Title: Reporting Physical Abuse Scenario: 1300 hours A 40-month-old toddler is brought to the emergency department (ED) by a parent. The child is crying vigorously and any attempt to touch or console is met with kicking and increased crying. Parent states, “I turned away for a second; I heard the screams; It happened so fast.” Upon assessment the child’s entire right hand and area extending up into the lower forearm appears redden with 3 large fluid filled blisters noted. Vital signs: Heart rate (HR): 130 beats/minute (bpm) and regular; Respiratory Rate (RR): 30 breaths/minute (bpm)
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