Parents of a preschooler tell the nurse that their child often refuses to go to sleep at night. Which suggestion by the nurse would be helpful? Select all that apply.
a) "Try reading a favorite story before bedtime."
b) "Set up some familiar bedtime rituals for your child."
c) "Try using a night light in the child's room."
d) "Keep the door closed and the lights off so that your child can fall asleep faster."
e) "Avoid having your child watch frightening shows on TV before bedtime."
Answer:
• "Try reading a favorite story before bedtime."
• "Set up some familiar bedtime rituals for your child."
• "Try using a night light in the child's room."
• "Avoid having your child watch frightening shows on TV before bedtime."