A mother 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 in the scenario (snoring, breath-holding, and passive response to suffocating objects) are all risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is important for the mother to be aware of this risk and take necessary precautions, such as placing the infant on its back to sleep and not using pillows or blankets in the crib.

A Mother Gives Birth to a Premature Infant