When caring for a prolapsed umbilical cord, you should:
A) position the mother in a left lateral recumbent position with her knees flexed into her abdomen.
B) keep the presenting part of the baby off the umbilical cord during rapid transport to the hospital.
C) have your partner cover the exposed portion of the umbilical cord with dry, sterile dressings.
D) instruct the mother to push during each contraction to facilitate passage of the baby past the cord.
Answer: B) keep the presenting part of the baby off the umbilical cord during rapid transport to the hospital.
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