Emergency Measures Used in the Treatment of a Prolapsed Cord

question 30

Multiple Choice

Emergency measures used in the treatment of a prolapsed cord include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administration of oxygen via face mask at 8 to 10 L/min
• B) Maternal change of position to knee-chest
• C) Administration of tocolytic agent
• D) Administration of oxytocin (Pitocin)
• E) Vaginal elevation
• F) Insertion of cord back into vaginal area

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