A mother brings her 4-month-old son to the clinic with a quarter taped over his umbilicus, and tells the nurse the quarter is supposed to fix her child's hernia. Which explanation should the nurse provide?

A. An abdominal binder can be worn daily to reduce the protrusion: This is not an appropriate intervention for an umbilical hernia in an infant. Abdominal binders are typically used for support after abdominal surgeries or to manage hernias in adults. B. This hernia is a normal variation that resolves without treatment: Umbilical hernias are common in infants and typically resolve on their own without intervention by around 1 to 2 years of age. Reassuring the mother about the benign nature of the hernia is appropriate. C. The quarter should be secured with an elastic bandage wrap: Taping a quarter over the umbilicus is not a recommended treatment for an umbilical hernia and could pose a choking hazard to the infant. D. Restrictive clothing will be adequate to help the hernia go away: Restrictive clothing is not an effective treatment for umbilical hernias in infants and could potentially cause discomfort or complications.