A child with an isolated femur fracture is found to have bruising in multiple stages of healing across the body. What is the most appropriate PHTLS provider action?
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A
Treat only the acute injury and transport without documentation of findings
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B
Document all findings objectively and report suspicion of non-accidental trauma per protocol
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C
Confront the caregivers about suspected abuse before transport
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D
Defer reporting until the emergency department physician confirms abuse