Just Before Going Home, a New Mother Asks the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

Just before going home, a new mother asks the nurse about the infant's umbilical cord.Which of these statements by the nurse is correct?

• A)"It should fall off in 10 to 14 days."
• B)"It will soften before it falls off."
• C)"It contains two veins and one artery."
• D)"Skin will cover the area within 1 week."

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