The parents of a 5-year-old call the nurse for advice about night terrors. The child has had them nightly for almost 2 weeks. What is the most appropriate intervention?
a) Wake the child up nightly 30 to 45 minutes after going to sleep.
b) Tell the parents to be sure to wake the child up during the next episode.
c) Encourage the parents to let the child fall asleep in a safe place such as their bed.
d) Explain that this is a developmental phase that will not last.
Answer: Wake the child up nightly 30 to 45 minutes after going to sleep.