During a routine well-child health examination, the parents of a 4-year-old child report being concerned their child is not getting enough rest. The nursing assessment reveals the child usually gets 9 hours of sleep per night
Which of the responses by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. "The recommendation for children of this age is at least 11 hours per night."
2. "Your child should be fine with the 9 hours he is getting."
3. "Taking a nap will benefit your child."
4. "I would not recommend making any bedtime changes for your child."
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Rationale 1: Sleeping 11 to 13 hours per night is recommended for children ages 3 to 5 years. This child is not receiving the recommended hours of sleep necessary for a 4 year old; therefore, the nurse's response is correct.
Rationale 2: The nurse's response is incorrect since 9 hours of sleep per night is under the recommended 11 to 13 hours for a 4-year-old child.
Rationale 3: Napping will not meet the recommended 11 to 13 hours of sleep for a 4-year-old child who is receiving only 9 hours of sleep per night; therefore, the nurse's response is incorrect.
Rationale 4: This response is incorrect since the child is not receiving the recommended 11 to 13 hours of sleep per night.
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