A father asks the nurse how many hours of sleep a 2-year-old requires each day. The best response by the nurse would be:
a. "Eight to ten hours and a nap is usually adequate by the time a child is 2."
b. "Most 2-year-olds need 12 to 14 hours of sleep every day, with a nap as well."
c. "A 2-year-old needs at least 15 hours and two naps per day."
d. "It depends on the child, with some only needing 4 to 6 hours and others needing 9 to 10."
B
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A Incorrect: The best response by the nurse would not be "Eight to ten hours and a nap is usually adequate by the time a child is 2."
B Correct: The best response by the nurse would be "Most 2-year-olds need 12 to 14 hours of sleep every day, with a nap as well."
C Incorrect: The best response by the nurse would not be "A 2-year-old needs at least 15 hours and two naps per day."
D Incorrect: The best response by the nurse would not be "It depends on the child, with some only needing 4 to 6 hours and others needing 9 to 10."
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