The nurse should be cognizant of which important statement regarding care of the umbilical cord?
A) The stump can become easily infected.
B) If bleeding occurs from the vessels of the cord,then the nurse should immediately call for assistance.
C) The cord clamp is removed at cord separation.
D) The average cord separation time is 5 to 7 days.
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