You are called for a women who is about to deliver. During the labor process, your patient's water breaks. She experiences a rush of warm water and an increase in uterine contractions. The purpose of the amniotic fluid is to:

A) allow the fetus to float during development.
B) help maintain a constant fetal body temperature.
C) provide lubrication during the delivery of the baby.
D) All of the above


D

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