The neonatal nurse assigned to baby Keith notices that his mother has left baby Keith alone with a bottle propped in his mouth. Why should the neonatal nurse be concerned about leaving baby Keith alone with his bottle propped in his mouth?

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The neonatal nurse should be concerned about leaving baby Keith alone with his bottle propped in his mouth because he may aspirate formula or swallow air as well it is an increased risk for otitis media. This is a dangerous practice and neonatal nurses should be on the constant look out for this as well as instructing the parents not to do this.

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