Four Minutes After the Birth of a Baby, There Is

question 27

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 bed in Trendelenburg position.
• B) Watch for the emergence of the placenta.
• C) Prepare for the delivery of an undiagnosed twin.
• D) Roll her onto her left side.

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