A 3-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the parental history of a single fall. ...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the parental history of a single fall. There are no coagulation abnormalities. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Make a mandatory notification to child protection services

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Reassure the parents and discharge

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Arrange counselling for the parents only

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Wait for another similar episode before acting

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Give vitamin K and discharge

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Child protection mandatory reporting bruises

A 3-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the parental history of a single fall. There are no coagulation abnormalities. What is the most appropriate action?