A 2-year-old child presents with multiple bruises of different ages in atypical sites such as the ears and neck. The history provided by the carers is...

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A 2-year-old child presents with multiple bruises of different ages in atypical sites such as the ears and neck. The history provided by the carers is inconsistent with the injuries. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately refer to children’s social care and the paediatric safeguarding team

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Reassure the carers and discharge

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Document findings but take no further action

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Ask the child directly and, if they deny abuse, discharge

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Tell the carers you think they are lying but do nothing else

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Suspected non-accidental injury

A 2-year-old child presents with multiple bruises of different ages in atypical sites such as the ears and neck. The history provided by the carers is inconsistent with the injuries. What is the most appropriate action?