Which is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?

A) Inappropriate parental concern for the degree of injury
B) Absence of parents for questioning about child's injuries
C) Inappropriate response of child
D) Incompatibility between the history and injury observed

Suspected Child Abuse

The suspicion or concern that a child is being harmed or at risk of harm by caregivers or others, which requires immediate investigation and intervention.

Inappropriate Parental

Behavior by a parent that is not suitable or proper in the context of upbringing and nurturing a child.

Incompatibility

A situation where two or more substances or factors cannot coexist or work together without causing adverse effects.