The Parent of an Infant with Colic Tells the Nurse,"All

Multiple Choice

The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse,"All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." What is the nurse's best action?

A) Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings.
B) Encourage the parent not to worry so much.
C) Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting.
D) Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.