The nurse is caring for new parents. During her education session, the nurse instructs the parents on a newborn's sleep patterns. Which statement is accurate about a newborn's sleep patterns?
A) Newborns have shorter periods of REM sleep.
B) Newborns are inactive when awake.
C) Newborns will nap two times per day.
D) Newborns sleep 16 to 17 hours per day.
Ans: D
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Newborns sleep an average of 16 to 17 hours per 24 hours a day, divided into about seven sleep periods distributed fairly evenly throughout the day and night.
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