The mother states that she is very nervous about taking care of the baby's umbilical cord and does not want to hurt him. What information should be reinforced by the nurse?
A. "Place your baby in an infant tub as long as the water is below the navel."
B. "Use a little alcohol on the cord to help it shrivel and separate faster."
C. "Place a dab of bacitracin on the cord with each diaper change."
D. "Fold the diaper below the cord to avoid irritation and wetness on the cord."

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