A Parent Brings a Toddler to the Pediatric Clinic

A parent brings a toddler to the pediatric clinic. The nurse observes a number of bruises on the child in various stages of healing. The parent claims the toddler bruises easily. The best action on the part of the pediatrician and the nurse would be to:

A) believe the parents and schedule an appointment in 2 weeks
B) report this to child and family services and order a screening battery of bleeding and clotting blood work
C) check with the other parent or another caregiver to see what he or she might be able to add to this history
D) tell the parent that it is clear that he or she is lying and to tell the truth