One of the Assessments Performed in the Delivery Room Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

One of the assessments performed in the delivery room is checking the umbilical cord for blood vessels.Which finding is considered within normal limits?

• A) Two arteries and one vein
• B) Two arteries and two veins
• C) Two veins and one artery
• D) One artery and one vein

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