Carla notices that one of the children at her childcare facility is exhibiting possible signs of abuse but Carla is unsure whether these are signs of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect. What could Carla look for to determine if physical abuse is occurring?

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symmetrical or geometric bruising

symmetrical or geometric bruising

bruised knees or elbows

bruised knees or elbows

scrapes

scrapes

easily explained childhood injuries

Answer 1

Carla should look for symmetrical or geometric bruising as a potential indicator of physical abuse. This type of bruising can suggest more intentional harm rather than typical childhood injuries, which are often random and asymmetrical.