The nurse is placing a newborn baby in the nursery crib with the baby's back down. The mother tells the nurse that she doubts the baby will be able to sleep that way, as all the family members sleep on their stomachs. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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A)The nurse should instruct the mother that placing the baby on the back will reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and it will not interfere with the baby's ability to sleep. The nurse should not place the baby on the stomach or suggest that the mother place the baby on the stomach when at home. Placing the baby on the back does not necessarily make it easier to provide care.
B)The nurse should instruct the mother that placing the baby on the back will reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and it will not interfere with the baby's ability to sleep. The nurse should not place the baby on the stomach or suggest that the mother place the baby on the stomach when at home. Placing the baby on the back does not necessarily make it easier to provide care.
C)The nurse should instruct the mother that placing the baby on the back will reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and it will not interfere with the baby's ability to sleep. The nurse should not place the baby on the stomach or suggest that the mother place the baby on the stomach when at home. Placing the baby on the back does not necessarily make it easier to provide care.
D)The nurse should instruct the mother that placing the baby on the back will reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and it will not interfere with the baby's ability to sleep. The nurse should not place the baby on the stomach or suggest that the mother place the baby on the stomach when at home. Placing the baby on the back does not necessarily make it easier to provide care.

The Nurse Is Placing a Newborn Baby in the Nursery