The pediatric nurse is providing education to a new mother regarding ways to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

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A)A side-lying or prone position increases the infant's risk of SIDS, so the mother should be taught to always place the baby on his back for sleep. Soft pillows and blankets also increase the risk for SIDS, so they should not be used. Keeping the infant with the mother at all times is unreasonable and will not prevent SIDS. Immunizations have no known link to SIDS.
B)A side-lying or prone position increases the infant's risk of SIDS, so the mother should be taught to always place the baby on his back for sleep. Soft pillows and blankets also increase the risk for SIDS, so they should not be used. Keeping the infant with the mother at all times is unreasonable and will not prevent SIDS. Immunizations have no known link to SIDS.
C)A side-lying or prone position increases the infant's risk of SIDS, so the mother should be taught to always place the baby on his back for sleep. Soft pillows and blankets also increase the risk for SIDS, so they should not be used. Keeping the infant with the mother at all times is unreasonable and will not prevent SIDS. Immunizations have no known link to SIDS.
D)A side-lying or prone position increases the infant's risk of SIDS, so the mother should be taught to always place the baby on his back for sleep. Soft pillows and blankets also increase the risk for SIDS, so they should not be used. Keeping the infant with the mother at all times is unreasonable and will not prevent SIDS. Immunizations have no known link to SIDS.

The Pediatric Nurse Is Providing Education to a New Mother