Question

the birth parent of a newborn is bathing the baby and sees that the umbilical cord is red and discharge is present. which of the following is true about umbilical cord care pertaining to this scenario? ch:41 the umbilical cord keeps itself clean and healthy after birth. redness around the umbilical cord is often a sign of infection, so the baby should be seen by a doctor. the parent should wash the umbilical cord with mild soap and water. the parent should continue to observe the cord for further changes. question 4 2 pts a 1 - week - old infant is crying. which of the following statements is correct? ch:41 respond to the babys crying immediately. picking up a crying baby will spoil the baby. the baby is uncomfortable. the baby is ill.

Explanation:

For the first question, redness and discharge in the umbilical cord are signs of possible infection, so medical attention is needed. For the second question, a 1 - week - old infant crying is most likely due to being uncomfortable as crying is a way for infants to communicate discomfort such as hunger, wet diaper etc. It's not always because they are ill, and picking up a crying baby doesn't spoil it, and while responding promptly is good, it's not always possible immediately.

Answer:

First question: Redness around the umbilical cord is often a sign of infection, so the baby should be seen by a doctor.
Second question: The baby is uncomfortable.