The term "bloody show" is defined as:

A. the small amount of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged from the vagina after expulsion of the mucous plug.
B. mild vaginal bleeding that occurs within the first 30 minutes after the onset of the second stage of the labor process.
C. the normal amount of vaginal bleeding that occurs within the first 24 hours following delivery of the baby and placenta.
D. any volume of blood that is expelled from the vagina after the amniotic sac has ruptured and contractions have begun.


Answer: A. the small amount of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged from the vagina after expulsion of the mucous plug.

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