After successfully delivering a baby, the EMT notes that the protruding umbilical cord is lengthening and a small gush of blood came out of the vagina. The appropriate action would be to:

A) Massage the patient's uterus
B) Apply a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening
C) Prepare for delivery of the placenta
D) Open the vaginal canal using obstetric forceps


C) Prepare for delivery of the placenta

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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