How to care for newborns umbilical cord

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QUESTION

The nurse teaches a parent how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord. Which information is important for the nurse to give the parent?

1. Keep the cord dry and clean with the diaper folded below the cord.

2. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the cord twice daily.

3. Wash the cord with antibacterial soap daily while giving the newborn a tub bath.

4. Cover the cord with petroleum jelly after cleaning the cord.

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