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." The best response by the nurse would be:

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Prolonged bottle use during the day or when going to sleep places the infant at risk for tooth decay and middle ear infections.

While Obtaining a Health History from the Mother of a 1-Year-Old