A Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a New Mother Regarding

A nurse is providing instructions to a new mother regarding cord care for a newborn infant. Which statement if made by the mother indicates a need for further education?

A) "I should cleanse the cord two or three times a day."
B) "The cord will fall off in 1 to 2 weeks."
C) "Alcohol may be used to clean the cord."
D) "I need to fold the diaper above the cord to prevent infection."

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