Bruises in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 32yo Woman | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#18584

SMLE Question #18584

Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics Patient Safety

Objective: OBJ-432

Last updated: February 2026
A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with bruises and abrasions to her face and arms after an altercation with her husband. She is tearful, reluctant to give details, and says, "Please don’t tell him I’m here." Examination shows injuries in different stages of healing. She is medically stable and has no life-threatening injuries. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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