A Provider Has Told a Parent That a 3-Year-Old Child

A provider has told a parent that a 3-year-old child has a minor ear infection and that an antibiotic would be prescribed in a couple of days if the child's symptoms worsened. The parent asks the nurse why the child cannot get an antibiotic today. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A) "If the eardrum ruptures, we can culture the fluid to determine which antibiotic is best."
B) "Most ear infections are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not effective."
C) "Most ear infections will resolve on their own without antibiotics."
D) "Your child will develop tolerance to antibiotics if they are prescribed too often."