The nurse is teaching the parents of a healthy 2-week-old infant how to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
- APlace the infant on the back for every sleep, including naps.
- BPlace the infant on the side after feedings to prevent choking.
- CUse a firm, flat sleep surface that is not inclined.
- DUse soft crib bumper pads to protect the infant's head.
- EKeep the infant's crib or bassinet in the parents' room.
- FUse a weighted sleep sack to help the infant sleep longer.
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Answer
A, C, E
A: Supine positioning is recommended for routine infant sleep. B: Side sleep is unstable and not the recommended routine position. C: A firm flat noninclined surface supports safer sleep. D: Soft bumpers introduce suffocation and entrapment hazards. E: Room sharing on a separate infant surface supports safer sleep. F: Weighted sleep products can create hazards and are not recommended.
A
Supine positioning is recommended for routine infant sleep.
B
Side sleep is unstable and not the recommended routine position.
C
A firm flat noninclined surface supports safer sleep.
D
Soft bumpers introduce suffocation and entrapment hazards.
E
Room sharing on a separate infant surface supports safer sleep.
F
Weighted sleep products can create hazards and are not recommended.