A laboring client has rupture of membranes and the nurse sees the umbilical cord protruding. What is the priority action?

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A. Place the client in knee-chest or Trendelenburg and relieve pressure on the cord — Umbilical cord prolapse is an emergency. The nurse relieves pressure on the cord and repositions the client to improve fetal oxygenation while calling for immediate assistance.

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B. Push the cord back into the uterus and continue labor

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C. Delay action until the provider arrives

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D. Start oxytocin to speed delivery