During a delivery, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. Which of the following actions should you take immediately?
a. Clamp and cut the cord.
b. Stop the delivery and call for an ALS ambulance.
c. Slip the cord over the baby's head.
d. Try to push the baby's head back in so you can slip the cord over it.
Answer: c
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