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." What is the best response by the nurse?

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."

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Samayra Grover · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  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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