The mother of a preschool-age child reports having difficulty getting the child to go to sleep at night.Which suggestion should the nurse provide this mother?
A)Read a bedtime story to the child.
B)Encourage the child to play a game.
C)Turn on the television in the child's room.
D)Permit the child to stay awake until feeling sleepy.

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Reading a bedtime story can help establish a calming bedtime routine that signals to the child it's time to wind down and prepare for sleep. Encouraging play or turning on the television can be stimulating, making it harder for the child to settle down. Permitting the child to stay awake until feeling sleepy can lead to inconsistent sleep schedules, making it harder to establish a healthy sleep routine.

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