Which of the Following Statements Is True About SIDS

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about SIDS?

• A)It is the lowest cause of infant deaths in the United States.
• B)Its level of risk is high at 36 to 48 months of age for infants.
• C)It usually occurs when infants stop breathing,usually during night,and die suddenly without any apparent reason.
• D)Its level of risk is high when the infants are sleeping on their backs,in a supine position.

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