A postpartum patient 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:

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The symptoms of draining and foul odor from the umbilical cord may indicate an infection. The patient should be advised to take her newborn to the pediatrician for evaluation and treatment. Choice B and C may not address the underlying issue, and choice D is not appropriate as these symptoms are not normal during the healing process.

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