A 13-year-old boy is brought to ED by his mother after she discovered explicit images on his phone that he had sent to a classmate. She is demanding the clinician report this to police immediately. The boy has no injuries and no safeguarding concerns are identified on assessment. He appears embarrassed but is not distressed.
What is the most appropriate action?
A
Assess for exploitation, safety advice, local pathway
B
Report to police immediately as requested by mother
C
Discharge with advice to contact school only
D
Admit under mental health act for assessment
E
Confiscate phone and preserve evidence for police