When a woman in labor has reached 8 cm dilation, you notice the fetal heat rate suddenly slows. On perineal inspection, you observe the fetal cord has prolapsed. Your first action would be to
A) turn her to her left side.
B) place her in a knee-chest position.
C) replace the cord with gentle pressure.
D) cover the exposed cord with a dry, sterile wrap.
B
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A) Bed rest and an eye shield B) Surgery C) Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield D) Flushing the eye with normal saline
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A) moral care. B) the golden rule. C) patient rights. D) the platinum rule.
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1. IgE 2. IgG 3. IgA 4. IgM