You are responding to a low-income apartment complex for a 16-year-old who is five weeks pregnant with vaginal bleeding. When mentally reviewing possible causes of hemorrhage for this patient, which of the following should you be prepared to encounter?

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A 16-year-old who is five weeks pregnant with vaginal bleeding is likely experiencing a spontaneous abortion, which is also known as a miscarriage. While there are other possible causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, such as a ruptured uterus or dysfunctional placenta, these are less common in early pregnancy. Drug addiction may be a contributing factor to the patient's bleeding, but it is not a direct cause.

You Are Responding to a Low-Income Apartment Complex for a 16-Year-Old