The nurse is completing the discharge teaching of a young first-time mother. Which statement by the mother requires immediate intervention?
1. "I will put my baby to bed with his bottle so he doesn't get hungry during the night."
2. "My baby will probably have a bowel movement each breastfeeding, and will wet often."
3. "Nursing every 2 to 3 hours is normal, for a total of 8 to 12 feedings every day."
4. "I will drink fenugreek tea from my grandmother to prevent my milk from coming in."
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Explanation: 1. Putting a baby to bed with a propped bottle is a choking hazard, and should never be done.
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