RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1073 of 2368

A pregnant client calls the unit to describe new findings. Which finding should the nurse tell the client to report to the provider immediately?

  1. Bright red trickling blood from the vagina
  2. Thick pink-brown mucus discharge from the vagina
  3. A sudden burst of energy at the end of the day
  4. Mild irregular contractions that stop with walking
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Correct answer: Bright red trickling blood from the vagina

Bright red bleeding is not normal and may signal a placental complication. Pink or brown mucus is bloody show.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Early Signs and Symptoms of Impending Labor. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026