A first-time mother calls the clinic to talk to the nurse. The mother is very upset, saying that her newborn's fingernails dip in the middle, appearing spoon-like. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Take the baby to the emergency room to be evaluated."
B) "Bring your baby to the clinic immediately."
C) "This may be normal in infants."
D) "This is a sign of a nutritional deficiency. What are you feeding your infant?"
C
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