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With a breech presentation, the nurse must be particularly alert for which of the following?
A. quickening
B. ophthalmia neonatorum
C. pica
D. prolapsed umbilical cord
Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Prolapsed umbilical cord is the descent of the umbilical cord into the vagina before the fetal presenting part and compression of the cord between the presenting part and the maternal pelvis, compromising or completely cutting off fetoplacental perfusion. This is an emergency situation; immediate delivery should be attempted to save the fetus.Physiological Adaptation
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