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6 years ago
A pulsating structure is felt during a vaginal examination of a woman in labor. How would the nurse position the woman to prevent compression of a prolapsed cord?
 
  a. On her right side with knees flexed
  b. On her left side with a pillow placed between her legs
  c. On her back with her head lower than the rest of her body
  d. Supine with her legs elevated and bent at the knee
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6 years ago
ANS: C
The Trendelenburg (head down) position displaces the fetus upward to stop compression of the prolapsed cord.
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6 years ago
Another correct answer
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