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The nurse is providing care for an African-American male infant who is two months of age. The infant is brought to the appointment by the mother.
 
  When reinforcing instructions regarding reducing the infant's risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which teaching point is the most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching the infant's mother?
  A) Instruct on side-lying and face-down positions when in the crib.
  B) Instruct on face-up position when in the crib.
  C) Ensure adequate nutritional intake for the mother and newborn.
  D) Encourage good hand washing.

Question 2

When assessing the risk of a newborn for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which are risk factors that the nurse should consider?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Race
  B) Gender
  C) Father's age
  D) Age
  E) Eye color



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Rates for SIDS are highest for African-American children. The nurse should instruct the mother to place the baby in the face-up position when in the crib. Side-lying and face-down positions are associated with a higher risk of the syndrome and should not be instructed. Although important, good hand washing and adequate nutrition are not interventions that would assist in preventing SIDS.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, D

SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Asian or Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most common in infants between 2 and 4 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color are not related to the risk of SIDS.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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