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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment for an 18-year-old woman with severe vaginal bleeding?

  • A. Covering the vagina with a trauma dressing.
  • B. Administering high concentrations of oxygen.
  • C. Placing sterile dressings into the vagina.
  • D. Keeping her warm with blankets.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Placing sterile dressings into the vagina is not an appropriate treatment for severe vaginal bleeding. The correct approach involves applying pressure to the external vaginal area to control bleeding, covering the vagina with a trauma dressing to help with compression, administering high concentrations of oxygen to support oxygenation, and keeping the patient warm with blankets to prevent hypothermia. Placing sterile dressings into the vagina can introduce foreign material, increase the risk of infection, and obstruct proper wound management, making it an incorrect treatment option in this scenario.