A mother of a 2-month-old infant tells the nurse, "My child doesn't sleep as much as his older brother did at the same age.". What is the best response for the nurse?
a. "Have you tried to feed the baby more often?"
b. "Infant sleep patterns vary widely, with some infants sleeping only 2 to 3 hours at a time.".
c. "It is helpful to keep a record of your baby's eating, waking, sleeping, and elimination patterns and to come back in a week to discuss them.".
d. "This infant is difficult. It is important for you to identify what is bothering the baby.".
B
Newborn infants may sleep as much as 17 to 20 hours per day. Sleep patterns vary widely, with some infants sleeping only 2 to 3 hours at a time. Infants typically do not need more caloric intake to improve sleep behaviors. Keeping intake, output, waking, and sleeping data is not typically helpful in discussing differences among infants' behaviors. Identifying an infant as difficult without identifying helpful actions is not a therapeutic response for a parent concerned about sleep.
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