ATI RN
Custom ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
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Client in the first stage of labor with umbilical cord protruding from the vagina
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: Placing the client in a knee-chest or Trendelenburg position is the priority to relieve pressure on the prolapsed cord, restoring blood flow to the fetus and preventing hypoxia. This addresses the immediate risk of cord compression.
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