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Safeguarding children
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 4-month-old baby has a bruise on his cheek. His mother says his older brother hit him with a toy. He cannot yet roll. What is the most appropriate action?
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The answer is D: Discuss with safeguarding lead, refer.
A bruise in a non-mobile baby is possible abuse. Discuss with the safeguarding lead and refer to children's social care the same day.
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