30-year-old Woman in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 30yo Woman | Ethics | SMLE Q#18533
SMLE Question #18533
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-ETH-EMERG-CONSENT
Last updated: February 2026
A 30-year-old woman (G3P3) has ongoing heavy vaginal bleeding shortly after a vaginal delivery. Uterine massage, high-dose oxytocin, tranexamic acid, uterine balloon tamponade, and attempted uterine artery ligation have failed. She is awake, oriented, and communicates clearly. The team plans an emergency hysterectomy to control the hemorrhage. What is the most appropriate next step regarding consent?
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