A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is brought with fever and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The parents’ explanation does not fit the injury pat...

Question

A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is brought with fever and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The parents’ explanation does not fit the injury pattern. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss urgently with the safeguarding team and initiate child protection procedures

Answer

Accept the explanation because he is disabled

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Document injuries and delay action until the next visit

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Discharge the child with analgesia

Answer

Ask the school to monitor for further injuries before acting

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Non-accidental injury

A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is brought with fever and a spiral fracture of the humerus. The parents’ explanation does not fit the injury pattern. What is the most appropriate immediate action?