A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Which interventions are appropriate to decrease an infant's risk for SIDS? Select all that apply.
A) Using firm bedding
B) Ensuring the room temperature is at least 80 degrees F at all times
C) Avoiding smoking around infants
D) Recommending bed sharing
E) Placing the infant in a prone-position for sleeping

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A) Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
B) Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
C) Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
D) Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
E) Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Educate a Group of Parents