The parent of a preschool-aged child asks the nurse what can be done to reduce the number of nightmares the child experiences. What can the nurse suggest to this parent?
1. Provide hot chocolate prior to bedtime.
2. Limit or eliminate television.
3. Engage in a physical activity before bedtime.
4. Play a computer game before bedtime.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Chocolate is a stimulant, and could reduce the child's ability to fall asleep.
Rationale 2: Preschool children wake up frequently at night, and they might be afraid of the dark or experience night terrors or nightmares. Often, limiting or eliminating TV will reduce the number of nightmares.
Rationale 3: Physical activity is a stimulant, and could reduce the child's ability to fall asleep.
Rationale 4: Playing a computer game is a stimulant, and could reduce the child's ability to fall asleep or cause an increase in nightmares.
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