During a well baby examination of a newborn, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes adduction of the right forefoot, with normal position of the mid- and hind-foot, along with a convex-shaped lateral border of the foot. What will the nurse practitioner do to evaluate this deformity?
A) Grasp the heel with one hand and abduct the forefoot with the other hand.
B) Observe both legs for medial and lateral rotations.
C) Order anterior-posterior and lateral radiographs of both feet.
D) Refer the infant immediately to a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
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