A New Mother Is Visiting the Pediatrician Because Her Baby

question 75

Multiple Choice

A new mother is visiting the pediatrician because her baby is sleeping up to 17 hours a day. She jokes with the doctor that her husband, who is quite older than she, sleeps only 5 hours a day and seems fully rested. Which of the following would be the most likely response from the physician?

• A) "The normal sleep cycle is 8 hours. We need to hospitalize your baby for observation."
• B) "Your baby is fine. It is normal for babies to sleep up to 17 hours a day. By the way, it is also normal for older adults to need less sleep as they age."
• C) "Your baby is sleeping too much, but since your husband is up, have him play with the baby."
• D) "Your baby is fine. It is normal for babies to sleep up to 17 hours a day. However, you probably need to send your husband to a doctor since a person needs to sleep at least 8 hours a day."
• E) "I will refer you to a sleep center as both your baby and husband need to be evaluated for sleep disorders."

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