If the baby's head is delivered with the amniotic sac still intact, which of the following should be done first?

A) Use your fingers to tear the sac away from the baby's face.
B) Use the scissors in the obstetrics kit to cut the sac away from the baby's head.
C) Leave the sac intact until the entire body is delivered.
D) Call medical control before taking action.


A

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