A 4-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the history given. You suspect non-acci...

Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the history given. You suspect non-accidental injury. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss urgently with the named safeguarding lead and make a child protection referral

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Discharge with advice and document the bruises

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Confront the parents aggressively and send them home

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Wait to see if further injuries occur before acting

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Tell the child to avoid rough play at school

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding

A 4-year-old boy presents with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, inconsistent with the history given. You suspect non-accidental injury. What is the most appropriate immediate action?