Jenny is a new mother and has brought in Nicholas, her week-old infant, to the health care provider for his one-week well baby check. She is breast-feeding and has only been sleeping a couple of hours at a time during the night between feedings
She asks the nurse, "When can I expect Nicholas to sleep through the night?" What is the nurse's best response? A. "Some children don't sleep through the night until they are 2 years old."
B. "Most children begin to sleep through the night around 3 months."
C. "As long as you are breast-feeding he will be awake to nurse every 3 to 4 hours."
D. "Are you feeling tired?"
B
Infants usually develop a nighttime pattern of sleep by 3 months of age. Infants sometimes take several naps during the day but usually sleep an average of 9 to 11 hours during the night.
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A(n) __________ provides the client with the opportunity to identify his or her wishes concerning healthcare and treatment if too mentally or physically incapacitated to do so independently
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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