The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Infant Who Is

The nurse is providing care to an infant who is experiencing colic. The infant's family immigrated to the United States 6 months ago. The mother explains that she believes that an herbal remedy, prepared by the village doctor, is the best way to treat the infant's colic. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Ask the mother what 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.