Four Minutes After the Birth of a Baby, There Is

Multiple Choice

Four minutes after the birth of a baby, there is a sudden gush of blood from the mother's vagina, and about 8 inches of umbilical cord slides out. What action should the nurse take first?

A) Place the client in McRoberts position.
B) Watch for the emergence of the placenta.
C) Prepare for the delivery of an undiagnosed twin.
D) Place the client in a supine position.