Which symptom is associated with internal bleeding?

• A. Bruising at the skin surface only.
• B. May cough or vomit blood.
• C. Easy sensation to stand.
• D. Clear, pale yellow skin.

Answer: (B)

Coughing up or vomiting blood directly indicates blood coming from inside the body into the airways or digestive tract, which is a classic sign of internal bleeding and requires urgent medical care. This is the best answer because it shows a direct result of internal bleeding that you can observe, unlike the other options. A bruise on the skin’s surface could come from external injury rather than internal bleeding. Feeling easily able to stand isn’t a symptom of internal bleeding, and describing skin as clear, pale yellow doesn’t align with how internal bleeding typically presents. If you see someone coughing up or vomiting blood, call emergency services right away and keep them controlled and monitored until help arrives.