An infant experienced an apparent life-threatening event and is being placed on home apnea monitoring. The parents have understood the instructions for use of a home apnea monitor when they state:
a. "We can adjust the monitor to eliminate false alarms."
b. "We should sleep in the same bed as our monitored infant."
c. "We will check the monitor several times a day to be sure the alarm is working."
d. "We will place the monitor in the crib with our infant."
ANS: C
The parents should check the monitor several times a day to be sure the alarm is working and that it can be heard from room to room. The parents should not adjust the monitor to eliminate false alarms. Adjustments could compromise the monitor's effectiveness. The monitor should be placed on a firm surface away from the crib and drapes. The parents should not sleep in the same bed as the monitored infant.
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