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 bed in Trendelenburg position.
B) Watch for the emergence of the placenta.
C) Prepare for the delivery of an undiagnosed twin.
D) Roll her onto her left side.