When the family of a child diagnosed with a nightmare disorder asks the nurse about prognosis, the nurse replies with the knowledge that:
1. The disorder is frequently self-limiting in children
2. With the use of antipsychotic medication, the disorder will not progress
3. High doses of diazepam (Valium) are needed to cure the disorder
4. If the child is obese, it is likely the nightmares will continue indefinitely
ANS: 1
Nightmare disorder is often managed with psychotherapy and desensitization, so options 2 and 3 are incorrect. Obesity has not been connected to nightmare disorder, so option 4 is incorrect.
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