The nurse is teaching a new mother about the sleep requirements of a neonate. Which comment by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A) "I can't wait to get the baby home to play with the brothers and sisters."
B) "I will ask my mom to come after the first week, when the baby is more alert."
C) "I can get the baby on a sleeping schedule the first week while my mom is here."
D) "I won't be able to nap during the day because the baby will be awake."

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The patient indicates an understanding when asking the mother to come after the first week. The neonate up to the age of 3 months averages about 16 hours of sleep a day, sleeping almost constantly during the first week. The baby will sleep rather than play. The baby will not be on a sleeping schedule the first week home. The mother will be able to nap since the baby sleeps 16 hours a day.

The Nurse Is Teaching a New Mother About the Sleep