The mother of a 7-year-old pediatric patient asks the nurse about her child's sleep requirement. What is the most accurate response by the nurse?
a. "7 to 10 hours a night"
b. "5 to 7 hours a night with one daytime nap"
c. "11 to 13 hours a night"
d. "4 to 6 hours a night with two daytime naps"
ANS: C
Sleep patterns vary with age. The neonate sleeps 8 to 9 hours per night and naps an equal amount of time during the day. The 2-year-old may sleep 10 hours during the night and have only one short daytime nap. The 7-year-old usually requires 11 to 13 hours of sleep and rarely has a daytime nap. These patterns may be altered by cultural practices.
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