The nurse is conducting a routine health assessment of a 3-month-old boy and notices a flat occiput. The nurse provides teaching and emphasizes the importance of tummy time. Which of the following responses by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

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The statement "He must be positioned on his tummy as much as possible" indicates a need for further teaching because while tummy time is important for a baby's development, it should be done under supervision and not all the time. Babies also need to be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

The Nurse Is Conducting a Routine Health Assessment of a 3-Month-Old