Which nursing action must be initiated first when evidence of prolapsed cord is found?
a. Notify the physician.
b. Apply a scalp electrode.
c. Prepare the mother for an emergency cesarean delivery.
d. Reposition the mother with her hips higher than her head.
D
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A Trying to relieve pressure on the cord should be the first priority.
B Trying to relieve pressure on the cord should take priority over increasing fetal
monitoring techniques.
C Emergency cesarean delivery may be necessary if relief of the cord is not
accomplished.
D The priority is to relieve pressure on the cord. Changing the maternal position
will shift the position of the fetus so that the cord is not compressed.
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