Upon delivery of an infant's head, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around its neck. You should:
A. immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
B. give 100% oxygen to the mother and transport at once.
C. provide free-flow oxygen to the infant and transport.
D. attempt to slip the cord gently over the infant's head.
Answer: D. attempt to slip the cord gently over the infant's head.
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