The mother of a 5-year-old girl who shows clinging behavior and who becomes anxious when not with either parent asks how to help the child relax enough to go to sleep without staying beside the child's bed
The nurse could suggest that the mother do which of the following?
A) Leave the door open so the child can hear the parents' voices while going to sleep.
B) Set limits by insisting the child go to sleep and closing the door.
C) Allow the child to fall asleep in the parents' bed, then carry her to her own bed after falling asleep.
D) Teach her child to perform relaxation techniques.
Ans: A
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Nursing interventions include reassuring the child and teaching the parents helpful responses to the child's fears and calming bedtime activities for the child.
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