Which of the following infants is at greatest risk of sudden infant death syndrome?
a. male, full-term, 7 months old c. male twin, premature, 4 months old
b. female, full-term, 8 months old d. female, single birth, 4 months old
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A Incorrect. A male infant 7 months old who was carried to full term has only one risk factor associated with sudden infant death syndrome: maleness.
B Incorrect. A female infant 8 months old who was carried to full term has zero risk factors associated with sudden infant death syndrome.
C Correct. A male twin born prematurely 4 months of age has four risk factors associated with sudden infant death syndrome: maleness, a twin, born prematurely and under 6 months of age.
D Incorrect. A female infant without a twin 4 months old has only one risk factor associated with sudden infant death syndrome: age under 6 months.
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