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The Nurse Performs a Vaginal Assessment on a Pregnant Client

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The nurse performs a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following is the initial nursing action?


A) Place the client in Trendelenburg's position.
B) Gently push the cord into the vagina.
C) Find the closest telephone, and page the physician stat.
D) Call the delivery room to notify the staff that the client will be transported immediately.

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