The parent of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse, "Bedtime is difficult. I can't get my son to go to bed at night." The nurse and the child's mother discuss options. What intervention is the most appropriate choice?
a. Allow the child to put himself to bed when he is tired.
b. Let the child read in his room until he falls asleep.
c. Establish a bedtime routine and use it consistently.
d. Tire him out with physical activity before bedtime.
ANS: C
Parents should engage the child in quiet activities before bedtime and establish a ritual that signals readiness for bedtime.
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