A nurse is teaching postpartum client and her partner about caring for their newborn's umbilical cord site. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) "We can put him in the tub to bathe him once the cord falls off and is healed."
B) "The cord stump should change from brown to yellow."
C) "Exposing the stump to the air helps it to dry."
D) "We need to call the doctor if we notice a funny odor."
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