A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which variables should the nurse highlight as contributing to increased risk of SIDS? Select all that apply.
A)Prone sleeping
B)Side sleeping
C)Loose bedding
D)Bed sharing
E)Supine sleeping

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A)Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, loose bedding, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.
B)Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, loose bedding, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.
C)Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, loose bedding, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.
D)Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, loose bedding, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.
E)Significant stressors contributing to SIDS are prone or side sleeping, loose bedding, and bed sharing. Infants in the prone or side-lying positions are vulnerable because the brainstem abnormality compromises their protective reflexes, such as arousal and head turning, when experiencing asphyxia. Supine sleeping is a method to decrease the risk for SIDS.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Educate a Group of Parents