You respond to an apparent SIDS death where the baby is obviously dead. You should:

A) attempt resuscitation even though the baby has rigor mortis.
B) be careful not to disturb the scene since it could be a crime scene.
C) ask the parents why they placed the baby on his stomach to sleep.
D) tell the parents that it looks like the child suffocated on his blankets.

Answer: B

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A) True B) False

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