Which statement regarding the placenta, made by your EMT partner while reviewing the OB/GYN protocols, is most 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) "The placenta typically delivers itself within 20 minutes of the birth of the baby."
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