As the nurse assists a newly discharged mother and her infant to her waiting car, the nurse notes that the infant seat is in the front seat of the car facing the front and secured by the seat belt
The nurse should explain to the parents that the car seat: a. should not be secured by the seat belt.
b. should face the rear of the car.
c. reclines at a 30-degree angle.
d. is designed to sit upright.
B
A car seat facing the rear of the car provides protection by keeping the infant from being hurled forward on impact.
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