Young Marita has periods during her sleep when she will appear to wake up and will scream, kick and thrash
She appears to be in significant distress as she breathes faster and faster. Which of the following statements best explains what is happening?
A) Marita is experiencing night terrors.
B) Marita is experiencing hyperstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system caused by sleep deprivation.
C) Marita is responding to nightmares, which are common in young children.
D) Marita is not fully asleep, and is experiencing a disorder of first and second sleep stages.
Answer: A
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