Positioning Recommendations Are an Important Part of Physical Therapy Treatment

Positioning recommendations are an important part of physical therapy treatment in the NICU. Which of the following general recommendations apply to most infants in the NICU?

A) The supine position is encouraged because prone is not a recommended sleep position in healthy infants
B) Hands and knees should not touch because it may lead to skin breakdown
C) The hands should be positioned away from the face to avoid scratching of the face
D) The infant should be positioned in flexion with the arms and legs close to the body