As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should tell parents that the baby's respiration should be protected by all of the following procedures except to:
1. prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract infections.
2. keep the infant away from secondhand smoke.
3. avoid loose bedding, water beds, and beanbag chairs.
4. not let the infant sleep on his/her back.
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1. Incorrect. Infants are vulnerable to respiratory infections; keep infected people away.
2. Incorrect. Secondhand smoke can damage lungs.
3. Incorrect Infants can suffocate in loose bedding and furniture that can trap them.
4. Correct. The infant should be laid down to sleep on his/her back for better breathing and to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
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