The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well baby examination on a 2-week-old infant. The parent is concerned that the infant sleeps too much. The nurse practitioner asks the parent to keep a sleep log and will teach the parent that which amount of sleep per day is optimal for this infant?

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Newborn infants typically need 15 to 18 hours of sleep per day. It is important for the parent to keep track of the infant's sleep patterns to ensure they are getting enough sleep.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Performing a Well