If the infant catches a cold at home, the nurse should advise the parents to do all of the following except:
1. use a pillow to prop up the infant's head and chest.
2. feed the baby smaller amounts.
3. hold the baby in an upright position to feed.
4. avoid overdressing the baby.
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1. Correct. Infants with colds should be fed less to prevent overtiring, held upright to feed for easier breathing, and not overdressed. Raising the infant's head and chest for sleeping is a good idea, but not with a pillow (which could cause smothering). Instead, raise the mattress under-neath.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Infants with colds should be fed less to prevent overtiring, held upright to feed for easier breathing, and not overdressed. Raising the infant's head and chest for sleeping is a good idea, but not with a pillow (which could cause smothering). Instead, raise the mattress un-derneath.
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