A 5-year-old girl is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on her trunk and upper arms. Her father states she is clumsy. The bruises ar...

Question

A 5-year-old girl is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on her trunk and upper arms. Her father states she is clumsy. The bruises are in unusual locations and do not fit the explanation. She appears withdrawn. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to the local safeguarding team and follow child protection procedures

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Accept the explanation and discharge with reassurance

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Speak only to the child in private and promise not to tell anyone

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Wait to see if more injuries occur before acting

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Tell the parents to attend parenting classes and review in 3 months

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding – physical abuse

A 5-year-old girl is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on her trunk and upper arms. Her father states she is clumsy. The bruises are in unusual locations and do not fit the explanation. She appears withdrawn. What is the most appropriate action?