Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1159 of 2368
A nurse explains why the provider waits 30 to 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord. Which benefit should the nurse include?
- Faster delivery of the placenta after the birth of the newborn
- Increased hemoglobin levels and improved circulation in the newborn
- Lower risk of postpartum hemorrhage in the client after the delivery
- Decreased need for newborn temperature checks in the first few hours
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Correct answer: Increased hemoglobin levels and improved circulation in the newborn
Delayed cord clamping is linked to higher newborn hemoglobin and better circulation.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: PROMOTING TEMPERATURE REGULATION, ADAPTATION, AND BONDING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026