A nurse is caring for an Asian American client immediately postpartum. As the client seems exhausted after delivery, the nurse offers her warm milk to drink. The client refuses, saying that her cultural belief does not permit her to have any food before 24 hours have passed. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? (thepoint)
a. Tell the client that her beliefs are wrong and she needs to have food.
b. Put in an IV and start intravenous fluids to avoid dehydration
c. Explain the importance of the mother's nutritional status for lactation.
d. Call the nurse supervisor and inform her about the client.