The Nurse Is Circulating During a Cesarean Birth of a Preterm

Multiple Choice

The nurse is circulating during a cesarean birth of a preterm infant.The obstetrician requests that cord clamping be delayed.What is the rationale for this directive?

A) To reduce the risk for jaundice
B) To reduce the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage
C) To decrease total blood volume
D) To improve the ability to fight infection