A 4-year-old child has multiple bruises on the trunk, upper arms and ears. The parent gives a changing history and the child appears withdrawn. What

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A 4-year-old child has multiple bruises on the trunk, upper arms and ears. The parent gives a changing history and the child appears withdrawn. What is the most important next step?

Accepted Answer

Follow local safeguarding procedures and discuss urgently with a senior clinician

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Prescribe topical arnica cream

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Discharge because bruising is common in childhood

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Arrange routine physiotherapy

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Ask the parent to return if bruising worsens

Suspected non-accidental injury — PARA MCQ

A 4-year-old child has multiple bruises on the trunk, upper arms and ears. The parent gives a changing history and the child appears withdrawn. What is the most important next step?