A 5-year-old boy is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on his back and thighs. His mother says he is ”clumsy”. The bruises are in un...

Question

A 5-year-old boy is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on his back and thighs. His mother says he is ”clumsy”. The bruises are in unusual areas for accidental injury. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to the local safeguarding team and paediatricians

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Reassure the mother and discharge

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Accept the explanation and document only

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Wait to see if further injuries occur before acting

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Confront the mother aggressively in front of the child

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding – suspected non-accidental injury

A 5-year-old boy is brought to A&E with multiple bruises of varying ages on his back and thighs. His mother says he is ”clumsy”. The bruises are in unusual areas for accidental injury. What is the most appropriate immediate action?