After successfully delivering a baby, the EMT notes that the protruding umbilical cord is lengthening and a small gush of blood came out of the vagina. The appropriate action would be to:
A) massage the patient's uterus.
B) apply a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening.
C) prepare for delivery of the placenta.
D) open the vaginal canal using obstetric forceps.
C
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