A 3-year-old boy attends A&E with multiple bruises in various stages of healing on the trunk and upper arms, with no adequate history to explain them....

Question

A 3-year-old boy attends A&E with multiple bruises in various stages of healing on the trunk and upper arms, with no adequate history to explain them. The mother appears evasive. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss concerns with the safeguarding team and social services urgently, and ensure the child is kept safe

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Reassure the mother and discharge

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Accept the explanation and document nothing

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Wait to see if more injuries appear before acting

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Confront the mother aggressively in the waiting room

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

A 3-year-old boy attends A&E with multiple bruises in various stages of healing on the trunk and upper arms, with no adequate history to explain them. The mother appears evasive. What is the most appropriate action?