No Concerning Findings in Surgery — 3yo Child | Pediatric Surgery | SMLE Q#11289
SMLE Question #11289
Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Objective: OBJ-1758
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department 6 hours after his parents saw him swallow a coin. He has no vomiting, drooling, cough, or respiratory distress and is feeding normally. Examination is unremarkable. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the neck, chest, and abdomen show a single coin in the stomach with no concerning findings. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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