Based on a recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nurse will advise the caregivers to do which of the following to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome?
a. Have the baby sleep in a prone position.
b. Have the baby sleep in a supine or side-lying position.
c. Provide hourly checks while the baby is sleeping.
d. Avoid the use of a pacifier at night.
B
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A Incorrect. Sudden infant death syndrome has been associated with prone sleeping position, and is to be avoided.
B Correct. To help prevent sudden infant death syndrome, The American Academy of Pediatrics would recommend that the nurse will advise the caregivers to have the baby sleep in a supine or side-lying position.
C Incorrect. Sudden infant death syndrome has been associated with prone sleeping position; hourly checks will not help.
D Incorrect. Sudden infant death syndrome has been associated with prone sleeping position; avoidance of the use of a pacifier at night.
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