Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord. The mother asks why the nurse is doing this. What should the nurse reply?
1. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has one artery and one vein."
2. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two arteries and one vein."
3. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two veins and one artery."
4. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two arteries and two veins."
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Explanation: 2. Two arteries and one vein are present in a normal umbilical cord.
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