Just Before Going Home, a New Mother Asks the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Just before going home, a new mother asks the nurse about the infant's umbilical cord.Which of these statements by the nurse is correct?

A) "It should fall off in 10 to 14 days."
B) "It will soften before it falls off."
C) "It contains two veins and one artery."
D) "Skin will cover the area within 1 week."