Management of CareQuestion 1134 of 2368
A client at 36 weeks has bright red vaginal bleeding, and an ultrasound shows placenta previa. Which birth plan should the nurse anticipate?
- Cesarean birth
- Induction of labor with oxytocin
- Vaginal birth with forceps
- A planned home birth
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Correct answer: Cesarean birth
Previa carries a risk of bleeding and placental tearing, so cesarean birth is required.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Placenta Previa. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026