The Nurse in a Pediatric Clinic Is Performing an Assessment

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is performing an assessment on an infant in the presence of both parents. The parents are short and moderately overweight. The father states, "We are going to do everything we can to raise a strong, tall, athletic child." How does the nurse respond?

A) Provides materials about healthy diets and lifestyles for families
B) Shares the impact of genetics on environmental conditions
C) Suggests to the parents how to alter their lifestyles
D) Recognizes the parents for having positive attitudes and goals