To obtain a sniffing position in a child under 3 years of age, you should:
A. place a folded sheet or towel under the child's occiput.
B. place a thin layer of padding under the child's back.
C. place a small pillow in between the child's scapulae.
D. place a folded sheet or towel behind the child's neck.
Answer: A. place a folded sheet or towel under the child's occiput.
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