The nurse is caring for a client with laboring client after rupture of membranes. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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B. sudden fetal bradycardia with a visible cord at the introitus — A visible cord with fetal bradycardia indicates prolapsed cord, an obstetric emergency.

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A. contractions every 5 minutes

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C. maternal chills after pushing

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D. mild variable decelerations with movement