While performing a visual inspection of a 30-year-old woman in active labor, you can see the umbilical cord at the vaginal opening. After providing high concentration oxygen, you should next
A. massage the uterus to facilitate delivery of the fetus.
B. relieve pressure from the cord with your gloved fingers.
C. place the mother on her left side and provide rapid transport
D. elevate the mother's lower extremities and provide immediate transport.
Ans: B. relieve pressure from the cord with your gloved fingers.
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