While examining a woman in labor, you see the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. You should:

A. carefully push the cord back into the vagina.
B. push the infant's head away from the cord.
C. cover the umbilical cord with a dry dressing.
D. gently pull on the cord to facilitate delivery.

Answer: B. push the infant's head away from the cord.

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