The mother of an infant tells the nurse that the dentist told her not to let the child go to bed with a bottle of milk even if the child enjoys it. What should the nurse say to the mother?
A) "Giving a bottle of milk when the infant goes to bed can lead to obesity."
B) "Bottles given at bedtime can cause erosion of the enamel on the teeth."
C) "Giving your baby a pacifier at bedtime will satisfy the need to suck."
D) "You could give your baby a bottle of water at bedtime occasionally."
Ans: B
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