The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Performing a Well

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child examination on a 4-year-old child. The parent reports that the child snores frequently, often awakens during the night, and seems cranky during the day. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?

A) Most sleep disorders are benign and will be outgrown.
B) Sleep disorders are symptomatic of underlying behavior problems.
C) Sleep disorders at this age can have long-term impacts on learning.
D) The child will need longer daytime naps to compensate for lost sleep.