<prompt> Please answer with one of the option in the bracket. Write reasoning in between . Write answer in between .Q:A 6-week-old child is brought to his pediatrician for a physical exam and hepatitis B booster. The boy was born at 39 weeks gestation via spontaneous vaginal delivery to a 19-year-old G-1-P-1. He was previously up to date on all vaccines and is mildly delayed in some developmental milestones. His mother is especially concerned with colic, as the boy cries endlessly at night. During the conversation, the infants mother breaks down and starts crying and complaining about how tired she is and how she has no support from her family. She admits to repeatedly striking the infant in an effort to stop his crying. On physical exam, the infants vitals are normal. The child appears cranky and begins to cry during the exam. The infants backside is swollen, red, and tender to touch. Which of the following is the best response to this situation?? A: Confront the mother directly, B: Contact child protective services, C: Recommend treating the colic with a few drops of whiskey, D: Encourage the mother to take a class on parenting, E: Contact the hospital ethics committee,  <response>: This is a challenging situation involving suspected child abuse. The question stem provides details about a 6-week-old infant brought in for a routine visit. The mother admits to striking the infant to stop his crying and the physical exam reveals signs of possible physical abuse swollen, red, tender backside. The answer choices include different approaches to addressing this situation. Choice A of directly confronting the mother may put her on the defensive. Choice C of recommending whiskey for the colic is inappropriate medical advice. Choice D of recommending parenting classes and choice E of contacting the ethics committee delay reporting and intervention. Choice B of contacting child protective services is the best option. As mandated reporters, physicians are ethically and legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to authorities who can investigate and take steps to protect the child if needed. This allows the situation to be properly addressed while maintaining a therapeutic alliance with the family.B: Contact child protective services 