A 27-year-old woman reports significant vaginal bleeding. She states that she is 11 weeks pregnant and awoke this morning to heavy bleeding including the passage of clots. She is crying and very upset, stating, "I can't lose this baby—I can't live with that." When caring for this patient, you should:
A) ask her if she has ever had a miscarriage.
B) perform a vaginal exam to determine if she is still bleeding.
C) transport the patient in a position of comfort and provide emotional support.
D) inform the patient's husband that she may be having a miscarriage.
C
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