The parent of your preschool-aged client is concerned that the client is sleeping too much. The client sleeps approximately 11 hours a day
The child has no known physical or psychological problems. Which of the following is the correct response to the parent?
1. "There is no reason to be concerned. It is normal for preschool-aged children to sleep approximately 11 hours each day."
2. "Your child will need further evaluation. It is unusual for preschool-aged children to sleep that much during a 24-hour period."
3. "Are you sleeping about the same amount? If so, your child is picking up sleep patterns from you."
4. "You need to keep a sleep diary and return in a week. I will then have data to help analyze the cause of your child's excessive sleep."
ANS: 1
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