Question of the Month – June 2025
A 4-month-old infant is seen for a health supervision visit. She is meeting her developmental milestones, and her mother has no concerns. On physical examination, there is a small bruise on her right buttock. The remainder of her examination is normal.
Of the following, the best next step is to?
A. Ask her mother about the bruise
B. Make a report to child protective services
C. Reassure her mother that the bruise will heal without complications
D. Schedule a follow-up visit the next day
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