The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a toddler about sleeping habits. Which of the following statements indicates further education is needed?
a. "Sleep needs may change during growth spurts."
b. "Children sleep 10 hours a day."
c. "Toddlers will often resist going to bed."
d. "The bedtime routine can vary."
ANS: D
The regular bedtime routine should be consistently followed. Children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a day, and toddlers and preschoolers may exhibit resistance to going to bed. Sleep needs fluctuate with growth spurts.
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