A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the toddler's parent should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse

"My child fell down the stairs."

The nurse should identify that 18-month-old toddlers are at a high risk for accidental injury due to falls because of increased mobility and curiosity, therefore, this report by the parent does not indicate child abuse.

"My child was riding a bicycle and fell off."

The nurse should suspect possible child abuse in response to this statement because an 18- month-old toddler is not expected to have the developmental ability to ride a bicycle.

"My child slipped out of the high chair."

The nurse should identify that 18-month-old toddlers are at a high risk for accidental injury due to falls because of increased mobility and curiosity, therefore, this report by the parent does not indicate child abuse.

"My child climbed up on a chair and it tipped over."

The nurse should identify that 18-month-old toddlers are at a high risk for accidental injury due to falls because of increased mobility and curiosity, therefore, this report by the parent does not indicate child abuse.

A nurse in a pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The nurse should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients?