Four Minutes After the Birth of a Baby, There Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Four minutes after the birth of a baby, there is a sudden gush of blood from the mother's vagina, and about 8 inches of umbilical cord slides out. What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Place the client in McRoberts position.
• B) Watch for the emergence of the placenta.
• C) Prepare for the delivery of an undiagnosed twin.
• D) Place the client in a supine position.

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