First-time parents ask what happens to the umbilical cord. The nurse correctly responds,
a. "The cord will be removed at the 2-week checkup."
b. "The cord can be removed anytime after it is completely dried."
c. "The cord will fall off naturally in 1 to 2 weeks and should not be pulled off."
d. "The cord should be soaked in a tub bath every day for 2 weeks to help loosen it."
C
The most appropriate response by the nurse would be, "The cord will fall off naturally in 1 to 2 weeks and should not be pulled off." The cord should be kept dry at all times. Telling the parents that the cord will be removed at the 2-week checkup is a false statement.
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