Author Question: The nurse explains that one common feature of children who die of sudden infant death syndrome ... (Read 41 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse explains that one common feature of children who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is that:

a. Death occurs during sleep
b. The infants had a high birth weight
c. Most deaths are in female infants
d. Most deaths occur in hot, humid weather

Question 2

The abnormal hemoglobin seen in persons with sickle cell anemia is _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

shailee · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A common feature of SIDS victims is that they die during sleep without a cry or any sign of distress. Boys are more frequent victims. These babies usually are low-birth weight babies. The incidence is higher in the winter months.

Answer to Question 2

Hemoglobin S
In sickle cell anemia, normal hemoglobin is replaced by the abnormal hemoglobin S.