While Obtaining a History from the Mother of a 1

question 11

Multiple Choice

While obtaining a history from the mother of a 1 year old,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) "Use of a bottle is better for the teeth than thumb sucking."
• C) "It's okay to do this as long as the bottle 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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