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Question 1 of 5 :

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a prolapsed umbilical cord.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A Apply warm saline-soaked gauze to the exposed cord

B Place the client in a knee-chest position

C Administer oxygen via face mask at 10 L/min

D Notify the provider and prepare for an emergency cesarean delivery.

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