After handing a wrapped newborn to the mother,the nurse sees the umbilical cord lengthening and a sudden trickle of blood at the vaginal opening and recognizes what is about to happen?

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The lengthening of the umbilical cord and sudden trickle of blood at the vaginal opening indicates that the placenta is separating from the uterine wall, which can result in postpartum hemorrhage. This is known as placental separation. Options B and D are not indicated by the given symptoms.

After Handing a Wrapped Newborn to the Mother,the Nurse Sees