Which of the following measures would be included in a teaching plan to instruct new parents on reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome?
a. Bottle-feed an infant at night
b. Place infants on their stomach to sleep
c. Keep an infant's room well ventilated
d. Place soft bedding and pillows in an infant's crib
ANS: C
Steps to reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome include placing infants on their back to sleep, avoiding exposure to cigarette smoke, avoiding using soft bedding or pillows, keeping rooms well ventilated, breastfeeding if possible, and maintaining regular medical checkups for infants.
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