The Clinic Nurse Is Caring for an Infant During a Routine

Multiple Choice

The clinic nurse is caring for an infant during a routine wellness exam. The parents and infant immigrated to the United States 6 months ago. The mother explains that she believes that an herbal remedy is the best way to treat the infant's colic. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Ask the mother what the ingredients are in the remedy.
B) Give the mother an alternate remedy for colic.
C) Explain how herbal ingredients may be harmful to the infant.
D) Tell the mother not to use the remedy because there is no way to know what the ingredients' scientific effect may be.