A woman at 34 weeks has sudden painless bright red vaginal bleeding with a soft uterus. What should be avoided?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Digital vaginal examination
- Step 1: Painless bright red bleeding in late pregnancy suggests placenta previa. Step 2. A vaginal examination could provoke massive bleeding. Answer: digital vaginal examination. Why not the others: The other steps are safe and recommended.
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