A new mother is concerned about the newborn experiencing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). What should the nurse teach the mother to prevent this from occurring?
A) Let the newborn sleep on his stomach in their bed
B) Prop the baby on his side or put him to sleep on his back
C) Lay him on his stomach with a small pillow under his abdomen
D) Prop him up with a pillow so his head is at a slightly elevated angle
Ans: B
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Because of normal changes due to aging, the nurse anticipates that a 75-year-old patient's serum creatinine level might be what amount?
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