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When clamping the umbilical cord, the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately ________ inch(es) from the infant's body.

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Answer:

The correct answer is - 7 to 10 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The infant and placenta of the mother is connected with the umbilical cord which is need to be cut to separate the infant from placenta. Umbilical cord carries important nutrients and blood to the infant from the mother.

Clamping the umbilical cord is oldest technique which is necessary to separate the baby from the placenta. The closest clamp should be approximately 7 inches to maximum of 10 inches to the body of infant.

Thus, the correct answer is - 7 to 10 inches.

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