During her interactions with a primipara mother, the nurse notices that the mother rarely interacts with the infant unless the infant begins to cry vigorously. She appears relieved when a nurse comes to check on the infant. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Ask the mother if she has previous experience caring for babies, and then teach her how to interact appropriately with her infant.
B) Contact Social Services with concerns of neglect.
C) Provide the care the infant needs while continuing to evaluate the mother's actions.
D) Take the infant to the nursery so it can receive more consistent care.
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