When caring for a patient with a prolapsed umbilical cord, you should insert your gloved fingers inside the vagina and:
A. push the baby off the umbilical cord while ensuring umbilical pulsation.
B. maintain the baby's airway by forming a "V" with your gloved fingers.
C. gently guide the presenting part of the baby around the umbilical cord.
D. apply pressure to the umbilical cord to maintain perfusion to the baby.
Answer: A. push the baby off the umbilical cord while ensuring umbilical pulsation.
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