You are delivering a baby in the patient's house. As the baby's head appears at the opening of the vagina, you notice that the amniotic membrane is still intact. You would:

A) cut the sac with the sterile scissors in the OB kit.
B) transfer the patient to the stretcher for immediate transport.
C) continue with the delivery of the baby.
D) break open the amniotic sac with your fingers.


D

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