Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

A. Sudden death of an infant in which an autopsy reveals the cause of death.
B. Sudden death of an infant or child in which there is no obvious cause.
C. Unexpected death of an infant secondary to a terminal disease process
D. Unexpected death of an infant that cannot be explained after an autopsy.


Answer: D. Unexpected death of an infant that cannot be explained after an autopsy.

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