A laboring client presents with a prolapsed cord. The nurse should immediately place the client in what position?

The correct answer is C. Trendelenburg. (A) Reverse Trendelenburg position increases pressure on the perineum. This position will not relieve cord pressure. (B) Fowler's position increases perineal pressure. Cord pressure would not be relieved. (C) Trendelenburg position will decrease perineal pressure. Cord…

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Options

AReverse Trendelenburg
BFowler's
CTrendelenburg
DSims'

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B
8% (2)
C
88% (22)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

(A) Reverse Trendelenburg position increases pressure on the perineum. This position will not relieve cord pressure. (B) Fowler's position increases perineal pressure. Cord pressure would not be relieved. (C) Trendelenburg position will decrease perineal pressure. Cord compression will be decreased and increase in fetal blood flow occurs. (D) Sims' position does not relieve pressure on cord or perineum.

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#umbilical cord prolapse#Trendelenburg position#obstetric emergency#fetal cord compression

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