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Average Score: 83%
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The nurse discovers that the parents of a 2 year-old child continue to use an apnea monitor each night. The parents state: 'We are concerned about the possible occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).' In order to take appropriate action, the nurse must understand that
Correct answer
D
Rationale
95% of SIDS cases occur before 6 months of age. Peak age of SIDS occurrence is 2 to 4 months and 95% of cases occur by 6 months of age. It is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year of age.