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:

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Providing emotional support, transporting the patient in a position of comfort, and seeking medical attention is the best course of action for a patient experiencing a possible miscarriage. An examination may further increase the risk of bleeding or harm to the patient and the fetus, and it is not necessary to inform the patient's husband without the patient's consent. Asking about previous miscarriages may be important for medical history but it is not the priority in this situation.

A 27-Year-Old Woman Reports Significant Vaginal Bleeding