A 2-month-old infant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is receiving parenteral fluids for rehydration and decompression of the stomach while waiting for surgical repair. To maintain normal growth and development of the child during this period, which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Ensuring the correct placement of the nasogastric tube with an abdominal x-ray is important for treatment but does not address the infant's developmental needs.B. Using sterile water for gastric lavage may be necessary for stomach decompression but does not directly support the infant's growth and development.C. Offering a pacifier for non-nutritive sucking provides comfort and helps maintain the infant’s sucking reflex, which is crucial for feeding and oral development.D. Physical therapy is not relevant for a 2-month-old infant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis and does not address immediate developmental needs.