The nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant about good feeding habits. The nurse emphasizes the importance of holding the baby during feeding and not letting the infant go to sleep with the bottle
Which disorder is associated with propped feedings and going to sleep with the bottle?
1. Otitis media
2. Aspiration
3. Malocclusion problems
4. Sleeping disorders
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: It has been shown in numerous studies that allowing an infant to fall asleep with a bottle in his or her mouth causes pooling of the formula in the mouth, which increases the risk of both dental caries and otitis media. There has been limited data to date showing a positive correlation between bottle propping and increased risk of aspiration, malocclusions, and sleeping disorders.
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