A 31-year-old female is in labor. After ensuring her airway, breathing, and circulation, you assess her perineum and observe the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. However, the baby is not visible. Your next action would be to:
A) Place the patient in a knee-chest position
B) Carefully place the cord back inside the vagina
C) Place a saline-soaked dressing over the cord
D) Gently pull the cord to assist in delivery
A) Place the patient in a knee-chest position
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