Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord for the presence of vessels. The expected finding is:

1. One artery, one vein.
2. Two arteries, one vein.
3. Two veins, one artery.
4. Two veins, two arteries.


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Rationale:
1. Two arteries and one vein are present in a normal umbilical cord.
2. Two arteries and one vein are present in a normal umbilical cord.
3. Two arteries and one vein are present in a normal umbilical cord.
4. Two arteries and one vein are present in a normal umbilical cord.

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