This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'The umbilical cord is shed off by \nSelect and explain. \nA. 2-4 days, B. 1-2 weeks, C. 2-4 weeks, D. 1-2 months', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: The umbilical cord stump usually dries and shrivels up and is shed off by 1-2 weeksThe parents must look out for signs of redness, swelling, and edema with pus discharge around the stump. These might indicate infection-Omphalitis(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 890, 811)", 'role': 'assistant'}]