A woman at 34 weeks of pregnancy has sudden painless, bright-red vaginal bleeding. Which action should the nurse avoid until placenta previa is excluded?
Correct answer: C. Performing a digital vaginal examination
- A. Checking maternal vital signs
- B. Applying external fetal monitoring
- C. Performing a digital vaginal examination
- D. Preparing intravenous access
Explanation
A digital vaginal examination can disrupt a placenta lying over or near the cervical opening and cause massive haemorrhage. Maternal assessment, fetal monitoring, and intravenous access support rapid and safe evaluation.
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Acute threats to the mother or fetus include postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, shock, cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism and fetal distress. The subject covers rapid assessment, airway and circulation support, emergency medicines, positioning, preparation for assisted or operative birth, and coordinated referral.
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