A nurse is teaching a postpartum client and her partner about caring for their newborn's umbilical cord site. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) "We can put him in the tub to bathe him once the cord falls off and is healed.".
B) "The cord stump should change from brown to yellow.".
C) "Exposing the stump to the air helps it to dry.".
D) "We need to call the doctor if we notice a funny odor.".
B
Feedback:
The cord stump should change color from yellow to brown or black. Therefore the parents need additional teaching if they state the color changes from brown to yellow. Tub baths are avoided until the cord has fallen off and the area is healed. Exposing the stump to the air helps it to dry. The parents should notify their primary care provider if there is any bleeding, redness, drainage, or foul odor from the cord stump.
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