After examination of the umbilical cord in the delivery room,the nurse considers it normal if she finds:

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A normal umbilical cord should have two veins (which carry oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus) and one artery (which carries deoxygenated blood and waste products from the fetus to the placenta). Having two arteries and one vein (Choice A) is associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies and adverse outcomes for the baby. Two veins and two arteries (Choice C) is extremely rare and can also be associated with abnormalities. One vein and one artery (Choice D) is a variation of normal, but it is not the typical configuration.

After Examination of the Umbilical Cord in the Delivery Room,the