A 5-year-old boy has starting sitting up in bed displaying signs of extreme anxiety. In the morning, when the parents ask the boy about this, he has no recollection. What should the nurse convey to the parents if this happens again?
A) Assist the boy in settling down without awakening him after an episode.
B) Watch him closely to see if he has any twitching or thrashing about.
C) Bring him back to the clinic if this keeps happening, so we can prescribe some sleep medicine.
D) Shake him to wake him up, and then comfort him and put him back in bed.

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Treatment for sleep terrors in children consists primarily of educating and reassuring the family. The child should be assisted in settling down without awakening. The child must be protected if he gets up and walks during these episodes.

A 5-Year-Old Boy Has Starting Sitting Up in Bed Displaying