A nursing student is conducting a clinical conference about measures that assist in preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
The student plans to write on a handout that it is best to place an infant in which of the following positions for sleep? 1. On the back or prone
2. On the back or supine
3. On the stomach or prone
4. On the stomach or supine
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Rationale: Healthy infants should only be placed on their backs for sleep. This is also referred to as the supine position. "On the back or prone," "on the stomach or prone," and "on the stomach or supine" are not suggested recommendations to assist in preventing SIDS.
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The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to hypothermia because the older adult: (Select all that apply.)
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