What is the nurse's priority action for a laboring client with a prolapsed umbilical cord?

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A. lift pressure off the cord while calling for help and preparing for emergent delivery — A prolapsed cord threatens fetal oxygenation. Relieve cord compression and call for immediate assistance.

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B. push the cord back into the uterus

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C. leave the room to get supplies first

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D. place the client flat and wait for the provider