A 10-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, including finger-mark shaped bruises. His mother repor...

Question

A 10-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, including finger-mark shaped bruises. His mother reports that he is "clumsy" but cannot explain the injuries. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to children’s social care and follow local safeguarding procedures.

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Document the findings and accept the explanation if the child seems happy.

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Arrange routine follow-up in clinic in 3 months.

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Prescribe analgesia and reassure the family.

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Discharge with advice to monitor for further bruising.

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

A 10-year-old boy is brought with multiple bruises of varying ages on the trunk and upper arms, including finger-mark shaped bruises. His mother reports that he is "clumsy" but cannot explain the injuries. What is the most appropriate action?