What assessment finding indicates that a client is a victim of shaken

QUESTION

What assessment finding indicates that a client is a victim of shaken baby syndrome?

1. Fractures of the long bones
2. Retinal hemorrhages
3. Abrasions
4. Burns

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

Subdural and retinal hemorrhages accompanied by the absence of external signs of trauma are hallmarks of shaken baby syndrome.