The nurse in a labor room is performing a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor. The nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. What is the first nursing action with this finding?
1
Gently push the cord into the vagina.
2
Place the client in Trendelenburg’s position.
3
Find the closest telephone and page the primary health care provider stat.
4
Call the delivery room to notify the staff that the client will be transported immediately.