The Mother of a Toddler Tells the Nurse That She

The mother of a toddler tells the nurse that she is concerned about her child's lower back curving in and the child's belly sticking out.Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse?

A) Suggest that the mother to buy the child bigger clothes.
B) Give the mother the first available appointment to see the health care provider.
C) Contact the health care provider to see if an orthopedic referral is necessary.
D) Reassure the mother that this is normal for a toddler.