Which feature characterises placenta previa?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the third trimester
- Step 1: The placenta covers the cervical os, and a digital examination is avoided.
Answer
Painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the third trimester.
Why not the others: Painful bleeding with uterine tone suggests placental abruption.
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