A teenager gives birth to a premature infant.This infant snores and holds its breath while it sleeps.The infant also tends to remain passive when its face rolls into a pillow or blanket with the mother having to quickly move the infant's face away from the object.His mother should be warned that her infant is at risk for

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The symptoms described suggest an increased risk for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), which is a leading cause of death among infants under one year of age, particularly between the ages of 1 and 4 months. The infant's snoring and breath-holding may indicate respiratory problems, while the passive response to suffocation risks suggests that the infant's reflex reactions are not well-developed. Parents of premature infants should be educated about SIDS risk factors and preventive measures, such as safe sleeping practices, avoiding exposure to smoke, and monitoring the infant's breathing patterns.

A Teenager Gives Birth to a Premature Infant