A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a nightmare." What response should the nurse give to the parent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nightmares are scary dreams.
b. The child can describe the nightmare.
c. The child is reassured by your presence.
d. Nightmares occur usually 1 to 4 hours after falling asleep.
e. Nightmares take place during non–rapid eye movement sleep
ANS: A, B, C
Nightmares are scary dreams, the child can describe the nightmare, and the child is reassured by a parent's presence. Sleep terrors occur usually 1 to 4 hours after falling asleep, but nightmares occur in the second half of sleep. Sleep terrors occur during non–rapid eye movement sleep, but nightmares occur during rapid eye movement sleep.
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