Parents of an 8-year-old boy tell the nurse that they are concerned about their son because he occasionally sleepwalks. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?
a. Sleepwalking is much more common in girls than boys.
b. I am glad you mentioned this. Sleepwalking is sometimes a sign of a neurological deficit.
c. Does he also have nightmares? Do the two problems often occur together?
d. This is not abnormal for a child of this age. He will most likely outgrow this tendency as his nervous system matures.
Answer: d. This is not abnormal for a child of this age. He will most likely outgrow this tendency as his nervous system matures.
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