The nurse knows that during deep sleep the neonate should not be disturbed if possible. Characteristics of deep sleep include what?
a. Regular breathing
b. Occasional smiling
c. Rapid eye movements
d. Apneic pauses of less than 20 seconds
ANS: A
Regular breathing is characteristic of deep sleep. During active sleep, irregular breathing may be present. Occasional smiling, rapid eye movements, and apneic pauses of less than 20 seconds are characteristic of active sleep.
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