A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a sleep terror." What response should the nurse give to the parent? (Select all that apply.)
a. The child screams during the sleep terror.
b. Return to sleep is delayed because of persistent fear.
c. The night terror occurs during the second half of night.
d. The child has no memory of the dream with a sleep terror.
e. The child is not aware of another's presence during a sleep terror.
ANS: A, D, E
During sleep terrors, the child screams and has no memory of the dream. The child is not aware of another's presence during a sleep terror. Return to sleep is usually rapid with a sleep terror, but it is delayed with a nightmare. The sleep terror occurs usually within 1 to 4 hours of sleep, but nightmares occur during the second half of night.
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