A Postpartum Client Calls the Nursery to Report That Her

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Multiple Choice

A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her newborn's umbilical cord stump is draining and has a foul odor.The nurse's best response is:

• A)"Take your newborn to the pediatrician."
• B)"Cover the cord stump with gauze."
• C)"Apply Betadine around the cord stump."
• D)"This is normal during healing."

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Definitions:

Cytotoxic T Cells

Immune cells responsible for eliminating cancer cells, attacking cells infected mainly by viruses, or destroying cells that have sustained various forms of damage.

Phagocytosis

The process by which cells, such as macrophages or neutrophils, engulf and digest microscopic particles or pathogens, serving as an important mechanism in the immune response.

Immunoglobulin

Antibody found in the gamma globulin portion of plasma.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators to facilitate healing.