What position should parents be instructed to place the healthy preterm infant in after discharge?
a. Side- or back-lying c. Prone with head ele-vated
b. Prone d. Varying positions should be used
A
Side- or back-lying are the positions of choice for the healthy preterm infant to provide developmental support. Prone position is used in the NICU for infants during hospitalization, but should not be used at home, because of the risk for SIDS.
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