You have been called for a 16-year-old female with vaginal bleeding. On scene you determine the patient to be pregnant and bleeding for 3 hours. What statement would indicate proper care of the patient?

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Placing a sanitary napkin between the patient's legs is the appropriate action to slow down the bleeding. It is not appropriate to place a piece of sterile gauze or insert a gloved hand into the vagina, as this may cause more harm than good. In addition, the patient should not be instructed to keep her legs apart as this can cause further bleeding and discomfort.

You Have Been Called for a 16-Year-Old Female with Vaginal