The Recommendation for an Infant's Sleeping Position Is Now "Back

question 6

Multiple Choice

The recommendation for an infant's sleeping position is now "back to sleep." Which nursing intervention is needed to prevent flattening of the occipital bones?

• A)Place an infant hat on the head of the infant during sleep for the first three months of life.
• B)Allow the infant to sleep on his abdomen while an adult is present and observing the infant during sleep.
• C)Alternate the head position from left to right during sleep.
• D)Wrap the occipital portion of the infant's head with an ace bandage for 20 minutes each day.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, primarily through electrical and chemical signals.

Neurogenesis

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Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found in tobacco, known for its effects on the central nervous system.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed at which electrical impulses travel along the nerve cells.