While obtaining a health history from the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse notices that the baby has had a bottle in his mouth the entire time. The mother states, "It makes a great pacifier." The best response by the nurse would be:
a. "You're right. Bottles make very good pacifiers."
b. "Using a bottle as a pacifier is better for the teeth than thumb-sucking."
c. "It's okay to use a bottle as long as it contains milk and not juice."
d. "Prolonged use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay and ear infections."
ANS: D
Prolonged bottle use during the day or when going to sleep places the infant at risk for tooth decay and middle ear infections.
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