A nurse teaches the parents of a 6-month old infant that the primary purpose of a Pavlik harness in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is to:

A. Providing support for the back and spine is not the purpose of the Pavlik harness. It is specifically designed for hip stabilization, not spinal conditions. B. Immobilizing the legs and preventing movement is not accurate. The Pavlik harness allows limited movement while maintaining the hips in proper alignment; complete immobilization is not intended. C. Holding the hips in a flexed and abducted position is the primary purpose of the Pavlik harness. This position keeps the femoral head well-seated in the acetabulum, promotes normal hip joint development, and prevents long-term complications associated with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). D. Correcting scoliosis in infants is unrelated. A Pavlik harness is not used for spinal deformities.