Which one of the following statements regarding the placenta after the baby has been born is accurate?
A) "The EMT must deliver the placenta by applying gentle pressure to the abdomen after the baby has been born."
B) "The placenta is full of bacteria and should not be transported in the ambulance near the baby."
C) "It is essential that the mother not be moved until the placenta has been delivered."
D) "The placenta typically delivers itself within 20 minutes of the birth of the baby."
D
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