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A new parent is receiving discharge education from the nurse. To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which instruction is most important for the nurse to include?

A Place the infant on their side to sleep.
B Ensure the infant sleeps with a soft blanket.
C Position the infant on their back for all sleep times.
D Allow the infant to sleep in a separate room from the parents.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Placing infants on their back for all sleep times, both naps and nighttime, is the most crucial recommendation to significantly reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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