Upon delivery of the baby's head, you note that its face is encased in the unruptured amniotic sac. You should:

A. give the mother 100% oxygen and transport at once.
B. puncture the sac and suction the baby's mouth and nose.
C. leave the amniotic sac intact until arrival at the hospital.
D. note the color of the amniotic fluid before breaking the sac.


Answer: B. puncture the sac and suction the baby's mouth and nose.

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