During a Routine Pediatric Health Maintenance Appointment, the Parents of a Newborn

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day."
• B) "Your newborn is sleeping too much."
• C) "Do not allow your newborn to nap as often."
• D) "I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening."

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