A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1 is 28 weeks pregnant when she experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure?

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The most likely cause of painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester is placenta previa or placental abruption. An ultrasound can determine the location of the placenta and help diagnose the cause of the bleeding. Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity, CST, and internal fetal monitoring are not indicated for painless vaginal bleeding.

A 26-Year-Old Pregnant Woman, Gravida 2, Para 1-0-0-1 Is 28