A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which should the nurse include when presenting significant stressors that contribute to SIDS?
Select all that apply.
A) Prone sleeping
B) Side sleeping
C) Face-down sleeping
D) Bed sharing
E) Supine sleeping
Answer: A, B, C, D
Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, face-down sleeping, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.
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