After delivering a baby and clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, you note that the end of the umbilical cord attached to the baby is bleeding. You should:
A) cannulate the baby's umbilical vein and infuse normal saline.
B) cut the cord proximal to the first clamp and apply another clamp.
C) pinch the distal end of the cord with your finger and assess the baby.
D) tie or clamp the cord proximal to the first clamp and reexamine
Answer: D) tie or clamp the cord proximal to the first clamp and reexamine
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