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you are delivering a baby in the patient's house. as the baby's head appears at the opening of the vagina, you notice that the amniotic membrane is still intact. you would:

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Break open the amniotic sac with your fingers

Step-by-step explanation:

The amniotic sac is a thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. It's is filled with liquid made by the fetus and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta. This protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.

Despite its benefits in the womb, it is dangerous for it to still be surrounding the baby. As it tries to breath air for the first time it will suffocate or drown in the liquid that was produced during the pregnancy. This is why it is important to open it immediately with your fingers rather than waiting to cut it open, which can also possibly cause damage to the baby.

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