ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam
Select All That Apply
Which interventions are appropriate when managing a prolapsed umbilical cord during labor? (Select all that apply)
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationalePlacing the mother in the knee-chest position helps relieve pressure on the umbilical cord, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to the fetus.Choice B rationaleEncouraging vigorous pushing can exacerbate the prolapse, reducing blood flow to the fetus and increasing the risk of complications.Choice C rationaleApplying a warm compress to the umbilical cord is not effective in managing a prolapsed cord and does not improve fetal outcomes.Choice D rationaleAdministering oxygen to the mother increases the amount of oxygen delivered to the fetus, potentially mitigating the effects of the prolapse.
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