A premature infant with a high pitched cry, who engages in breath holding and remains passive when his or her face rolls into a pillow or blanket, should be monitored to prevent
A)night terrors.
B)infantile narcolepsy.
C)congenital cataplexy.
D)sudden infant death syndrome.

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A high-pitched cry, breath-holding, and passivity, especially in a premature infant, are risk factors that could increase the likelihood of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Monitoring and preventive measures are crucial to reduce the risk of SIDS.

A Premature Infant with a High Pitched Cry, Who Engages