You respond to an apparent SIDS death. There appears to be bruising on the baby's back and buttocks area. The parents say they put the baby down for a nap and he never woke up. What should you do?
A) Ask the parents what they did to the baby.
B) Explain that they are not to blame for the baby's death.
C) Ask if the baby has been abused by someone in the household.
D) Find out if the baby had been placed on his back for his nap.
Answer: B
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