As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should tell parents that the baby's respiration should be protected by all of the following procedures except:

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This is the only option that does not protect the baby's respiration. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Therefore, nurses should not tell parents not to let their infant sleep on their back. The other options are important for protecting the baby's respiratory health.

As Part of Their Teaching Function at Discharge, Nurses Should