Assessment of a pregnant patient in labor reveals what appears to be the baby's buttocks presenting at the vaginal opening. The EMT would immediately:

A) Lay the patient on her left side and administer high-concentration oxygen
B) Place both hands on the abdomen and attempt to turn the baby into a head-down position
C) Put the patient in semi-Fowler's position on the stretcher and immediately transport
D) Place the patient in supine, head-down position, with hips elevated, and administer supplemental oxygen


D) Place the patient in supine, head-down position, with hips elevated, and administer supplemental oxygen

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What will be an ideal response?

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