A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which intervention is appropriate to decrease an infant's risk for SIDS?
A)Using firm bedding
B)Ensuring the room temperature is at least 80°F at all times
C)Recommending bed sharing
D)Placing the infant in a prone position for sleeping

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A)Using firm bedding is an appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of SIDS. Other interventions that are appropriate include reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
B)Using firm bedding is an appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of SIDS. Other interventions that are appropriate include reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
C)Using firm bedding is an appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of SIDS. Other interventions that are appropriate include reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.
D)Using firm bedding is an appropriate intervention to decrease the risk of SIDS. Other interventions that are appropriate include reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, 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