What Would a Steady Trickle of Bright Red Blood from the Vagina

question 3

Multiple Choice

What would a steady trickle of bright red blood from the vagina in the presence of a firm fundus suggest to the nurse?

• A) Uterine atony
• B) Lacerations of the genital tract
• C) Perineal hematoma
• D) Infection of the uterus

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

Cord connecting the fetus to the placenta, through which blood vessels pass.

Umbilical Arteries

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from a fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.

Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are tubular structures that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving distinct functions in the circulatory system.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that fuse during fertilization to form a new organism with a complete set of genes.