A nurse is teaching new and very young parents about safe sleeping practices for their newborn son and asks to hear them describe their nursery and their plans for the baby's sleeping arrangements
What information from the parents would indicate that they did not understand the discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A.
"A friend bought an air purifier that prevents SIDS."
B.
"He can have a pacifier when he takes a nap."
C.
"Our bed is big enough for all three of us."
D.
"The crib is soft with lots of snuggly blankets."
E.
"We won't let the grandparents smoke in our house."
ANS: A, C, D
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, actions that reduce the incidence of SIDS include: use of a firm sleep surface, room-sharing without bed sharing, removal of soft objects and loose bedding from the crib, breastfeeding, offering a pacifier at nap time and bed time, avoiding overheating the infant, avoiding tobacco smoke, getting the child all recommended immunizations, and avoiding commercial devices that are designed to prevent SIDS.
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