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 instructions?
a) "The cord will fall off in 1 to 2 weeks."
b) "Alcohol may be used to clean the cord."
c) "I should cleanse the cord two or three times a day."
d) "I need to fold the diaper above the cord to prevent infection."
a) "The cord will fall off in 1 to 2 weeks."
b) "Alcohol may be used to clean the cord."
c) "I should cleanse the cord two or three times a day."
d) "I need to fold the diaper above the cord to prevent infection."