Parents of an 8-Year-Old Boy Tell the Nurse That They

question 6

Multiple Choice

Parents of an 8-year-old boy tell the nurse that they are concerned about their son because he occasionally sleepwalks.Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

• A)"Sleepwalking is much more common in girls than boys."
• B)"I am glad you mentioned this.Sleepwalking is sometimes a sign of a neurological deficit."
• C)"Nightmares are the cause of most cases of sleepwalking."
• D)"This is not abnormal for a child of this age.He will most likely outgrow this tendency as his nervous system matures."

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