The stump of the umbilical cord usually drops off in how many days?
a. 3 to 6
b. 10 to 14
c. 16 to 21
d. 24 to 28
ANS: B
The average umbilical cord separates in 10 to 14 days. Three to 6 days is too soon, and 16 to 28 days is too late.
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