The nurse is discussing child care strategies with a mother of a newborn.The mother asks the nurse,"What causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?" Which of the following responses is most likely to answer the mother's question therapeutically?

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Some have hypothesized that sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is caused by abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system that are manifested during sleep,resulting in apnea,hypoxia,and/or cardiac dysrhythmias.This answer provides the most thorough answer to the mother's question,whereas the remaining options stress preventive measures.

The Nurse Is Discussing Child Care Strategies with a Mother