During the delivery of a newborn's head, you note the presence of a nuchal cord. You should:
A: immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
B: administer oxygen to the mother and transport at once.
C: clamp the cord only and continue with the delivery.
D: gently slip the cord over the newborn's head.
Ans: D: gently slip the cord over the newborn's head.
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