The nurse is working in a rural family health care clinic. A mother comes into the clinic with their 3-month-old infant. The baby is severely dehydrated due to acute gastroenteritis. After stabilizing the child, the nurse speaks with the mother and finds that the baby has been experiencing episodes of watery diarrhea for six days prior to being brought to hospital. The mother sought the help of traditional herbal remedies prior to turning to modern medicine to assist their child. 

 Based on the ethical principles of nursing, what is the next most appropriate action by the nurse?