The nurse is pointing out to a new mother that she should never prop her baby's bottle because of the increased risk for which problem(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aspiration
b. Choking
c. Diarrhea
d. Thrush
e. Otitis media
f. Hypoglycemia
ANS: A, B, E
Propping a bottle leads to a greater risk for spitting up, possibly leading to aspiration or choking, as well as for the development of otitis media.
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