The nurse is teaching good sleep habits to the mother of a 2-year-old boy. Which response indicates that the mother understands good sleep habits for her son?
A) "I'll put him to bed at 7 p.m., except on Friday and Saturday."
B) "He needs 13 hours of sleep per day, including his nap."
C) "I need to put the side of the crib down so he can get out."
D) "His father can give him a horseback ride into his bed."
B
Response:
The mother understands how many hours of sleep her child needs. Routines, such as the same bedtime every night, promote good sleep. However, a horseback ride to bed may cause problems because it may not provide a calming transition from play to sleep; a bath and reading a story would be better. If the child can climb out of a crib, he needs to be in a youth bed or regular bed to avoid injury.
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