The nurse is discussing infant care as part of the mother-infant's couplet discharge planning.The mother asks the nurse "When will my baby's cord fall off?" The nurse responds,"Your baby's cord should fall off by _______________ after birth."

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The Answer is Two weeks
2 weeks
14 days
Cord separation is influenced by several factors,including type of cord care,type of birth and other perinatal events.The average cord separation time is 10 to 14 days.Some dried blood may be seen at the umbilicus after separation.

The Nurse Is Discussing Infant Care as Part of the Mother-Infant's